Masked teen throws stun grenade at birthday party in Ofakim backyard

An indictment was filed against a 17-year-old boy from Ofakim who threw a stun grenade at a birthday celebration in a backyard where about 20 people were present. The attendees suffered from ringing in the ears and anxiety. The boy fled the scene.

The State Prosecutor's Office today (Sunday) filed an indictment with the Be'er Sheva District Youth Court against a 17-year-old boy from Ofakim, after he threw a stun grenade at a backyard where about 20 people were present at a birthday celebration. The attendees suffered from ringing in the ears and anxiety as a result of the explosion. According to the indictment, about a week ago, the boy left his home dressed in black with his face covered, approached the house, ensured no one was approaching, and after noticing a passing vehicle, removed the covering and moved away. After a few seconds, he returned, threw the grenade toward the yard with the intent to scare those present, and fled. The grenade hit a shed roof, fell, and exploded. The indictment charges the boy with carrying and transporting weapons and threats. The case was investigated by the Ofakim police station.