Israeli media reported that 20 people were injured, including those in critical condition, as a result of an explosion in an agricultural area in the Galilee, likely caused by old unexploded ordnance, while the circumstances have not been clarified until now. Israeli Channel 14 reported that preliminary investigations indicate that one of the students touched the explosive object, and perhaps put it in his bag before it exploded. Military helicopters and rescue teams were called to the site, while a specialized unit began combing operations, and the relevant authorities opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident, including allowing entry to the area that had previously been declared cleared of explosives. Israeli media reported that the injured included students and members of a religious school staff, while Benjamin Netanyahu issued directives to evacuate the injured to hospitals and follow developments.