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Jewish News 24 · Oct 14, 2026

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A tragic incident in Israel on Wednesday claimed the life of 9-year-old Eliyahu Azriel of Beitar Illit, who suffered fatal injuries when a burning recycling bin apparently exploded as he walked home from cheder with his brother. Eliyahu, a fourth-grade student at the Nitei Meir Talmud Torah, was walking home from school along Nadvorna Street toward his home on Harav Oyerbach Street, a short distance away, when the incident occurred, according to Israeli media reports. A deodorant canister apparently exploded inside the burning bin, sending a burning tin can flying into the boy’s abdomen. He was severely injured by the intense heat and flames.

A tragic incident in Israel on Wednesday claimed the life of 9-year-old Eliyahu Azriel of Beitar Illit, who suffered fatal injuries when a burning recycling bin apparently exploded as he walked home from cheder with his brother. Eliyahu, a fourth-grade student at the Nitei Meir Talmud Torah, was walking home from school along Nadvorna Street toward his home on Harav Oyerbach Street, a short distance away, when the incident occurred, according to Israeli media reports. A deodorant canister apparently exploded inside the burning bin, sending a burning tin can flying into the boy’s abdomen. He was severely injured by the intense heat and flames.

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