After the disaster in the north: fear of cluster bombs remaining across the country - "a deadly trap for children even after years"

The disaster at the Ramim Ridge has raised concerns about unexploded cluster bombs left in the area. Submunitions can remain armed for months or even years, posing a deadly danger, especially to children. Experts explain the mechanism of the munitions and warn against approaching them.

The disaster at the Ramim Ridge in northern Israel has renewed concerns about unexploded cluster bombs left in the area. According to IDF assessments, one of the submunitions landed without detonating, and due to dense vegetation and mountainous terrain, it remained hidden and was not located during searches. The munition remains armed, and any contact could set it off. The article reviews the history of cluster munitions, from German use in World War II to Israeli use in the War of Attrition and the Second Lebanon War. It also describes Hezbollah's use of cluster munitions during the Second Lebanon War and the Iron Swords War. Experts are quoted warning that unexploded submunitions can remain in the field for a long time and endanger civilians, especially children. They emphasize that people should stay away from any shrapnel or interception fragments and call the police.

After the disaster in the north: fear of cluster bombs remaining across the country - "a deadly trap for children even after years"