Police say chunk of intercepted rocket caused Saturday blast in Ashkelon that seriously injured man

Police say that a man seriously injured yesterday in an explosion in Ashkelon had touched a part of an intercepted rocket, causing the blast.

Police remind the public that they should never touch, pick up or move any part of a rocket or unidentified object that they find, as it may contain explosive materials.

Parents are asked to explain the dangers to their children.

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