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European Jewish News · Oct 13, 2026

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Israel: BDE - Ninth-grade student Elazar Yair Wilensky has been named as the boy killed yesterday when unexploded Hezbollah ordnance detonated during a school trip near the Lebanese border, injuring 24 others. Four of the injured reportedly remain in serious condition, seven are moderately injured and 13 sustained minor injuries. Elazar Yair, the youngest of five siblings, was described by his family as a bright, joyful and much-loved boy who had his whole life ahead of him. He was also a promising young fencer who ranked among Israel’s leading competitors in his age group. Join EJN:

Israel: BDE - Ninth-grade student Elazar Yair Wilensky has been named as the boy killed yesterday when unexploded Hezbollah ordnance detonated during a school trip near the Lebanese border, injuring 24 others. Four of the injured reportedly remain in serious condition, seven are moderately injured and 13 sustained minor injuries. Elazar Yair, the youngest of five siblings, was described by his family as a bright, joyful and much-loved boy who had his whole life ahead of him. He was also a promising young fencer who ranked among Israel’s leading competitors in his age group. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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