Mortar shell from British Mandate period discovered in forest near Jerusalem

The 81 mm. shell was packed with 500 grams of explosives and was safely diffused by police sappers, who arrived at the scene after being alerted by a father and son out walking.

An 81 mm. mortar shell from the British Mandate discovered near Kibbutz Ma’aleh Hahamisha on January 1, 2021.

An 81 mm. mortar shell from the British Mandate discovered near Kibbutz Ma’aleh Hahamisha on January 1, 2021.

(photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE SPOKESPERSON"S UNIT)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

JANUARY 3, 2022 13:30