Details of the disaster in Beitar Illit emerge - and the picture is more disturbing than we thought

Details of the death of a nine-year-old boy in Beitar Illit are revealed: the boy was killed by an explosion in a burning recycling bin. Police are investigating whether this is part of a widespread phenomenon of bin arson by minors in the city, who would set fires and wait for firefighting forces.

Details of the disaster in Beitar Illit, in which a nine-year-old boy was killed, continue to emerge. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon when a report was received of a burning recycling bin and an explosion at the scene. The boy was critically injured in the neck by shrapnel or an object that flew due to the explosion, and his death was determined at the hospital. Police are investigating suspicions that the fire was part of a widespread phenomenon of trash bin arson by minors in the city, who would set bins on fire and wait nearby for emergency services to arrive. At this stage, it has not yet been determined what caused the explosion or whether the fire was intentionally set. Bomb disposal experts ruled out the presence of explosives at the scene. The commander of the Etzion station spoke with the mayor about promoting awareness and education activities to warn children and teenagers of the dangers.