Explosion at IDF camp near Jenin, no injuries reported

The IDF stated later that the explosion was a "safety incident" and not caused by explosives.

An IDF post near Jenin. October 2007 (photo credit: MATANYA TAUSIG/FLASH90)
An IDF post near Jenin. October 2007
(photo credit: MATANYA TAUSIG/FLASH90)

An explosion was reported at a residence in an IDF camp for the Haruv Battalion near Jenin on Monday evening, according to Army Radio. The explosion tore down a number of walls in the building.

No injuries were reported in the incident. The IDF stated later that the explosion was a "safety incident" and not caused by explosives.

The background of the incident is being investigated.