Century-Old British Shell Discovered Near Binyamin Resilience Farm
A century-old British unexploded shell was discovered near a Binyamin resilience farm for wounded soldiers following heavy rains. Sappers safely neutralized the historic ordnance.
A rare historical find emerged in the Binyamin region following recent heavy rainfall, when an unexploded British shell dating back approximately 100 years was discovered near the "Island of Quiet" farm, a unique resilience center dedicated to wounded IDF soldiers and security forces.
The century-old projectile was located by the Binyamin Regional Council's security division near Route 437. Shortly after the report was filed, a sapper was dispatched to the scene, successfully neutralizing the hazard and destroying the ordnance in a controlled, secure explosion to prevent any risk to passersby.
The farm adjacent to the discovery site was established with the support of the Binyamin Council by Shivi and Or Cohen Arazi, residents of the nearby community of Alon. Created out of a personal journey of coping and growth, the facility has evolved into a vital support and recreation center for wounded veterans.
Yisrael Gantz, head of the Binyamin Regional Council and chairman of the Yesha Council, commented on the discovery, stating that there is profound symbolism in finding a century-old relic right next to a farm that offers peace and healing to contemporary wounded warriors. Gantz praised the security division for its vigilance and thanked the founders for transforming personal adversity into a beacon of community resilience.
