An explosion near Kibbutz Yiftach in northern Israel, close to the border with Lebanon, killed one man and injured 19 people, according to Israeli media. Students and teachers from a high school were among those injured, and three people were reported to be in serious condition.

A preliminary police investigation indicated that the blast was caused by unexploded ammunition. A student was reported to have found an explosive during a walk and placed it in a bag. Israeli media reported that it had come from a rocket fired at Israel by Hezbollah. Authorities were searching the area for additional unexploded ammunition.