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Large Explosion Reported at Israeli Rocket Facility West of Jerusalem

Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported on 16 May 2026 that a significant explosion occurred at a rocket manufacturing facility in the Beit Shemesh industrial zone, west of Jerusalem. The cause of the blast remained unconfirmed as emergency services responded to the scene.

By Monexus Staff Writer·mena·1-minute read·16 May 2026·Live on the wire ↗

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