Accidental explosion occurs in Israel
{{date|February 27, 2006}}

An explosion occurred at the [[w:Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.|Rafael Arms Development Authority]] in [[w:Kiryat Bialik, Israel|Kiryat Bialik]], [[Israel]] today.

At least six people have been injured including police officers and medics. Rescue services say the injuries range from "moderate" to "light."

The explosion is not believed to be terror related. "We are not talking about a suicide attack. It is a work accident. We don't know exactly what, a chemical that blew up in a bottle," said Moshe Weizman, a regional police spokesman.

Rafael makes electronic warfare systems, missiles and tank armor.

==Sources==
*{{source|url=http://web.israelinsider.com/Articles/Briefs/7900.htm|title=Explosion at arms development center, four people wounded|author=|pub=Israeli Insider|date=February 27, 2006}}
*{{source|url=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000087&sid=aTTkcajKID.8&refer=top_world_news|title=Israel Arms Site Hit by Accidental Blast; 4 Injured (Update1)|author=|pub=Bloomberg|date=February 27, 2006}}

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[[category:Economy and business]]
[[category:Middle East]]
[[category:Israel]]
[[Category:Disasters and accidents]]
An explosion occurred at the Rafael Arms Development Authority in Kiryat Bialik, Israel today.

At least six people have been injured including police officers and medics. Rescue services say the injuries range from "moderate" to "light."

The explosion is not believed to be terror related. "We are not talking about a suicide attack. It is a work accident. We don't know exactly what, a chemical that blew up in a bottle," said Moshe Weizman, a regional police spokesman.

Rafael makes electronic warfare systems, missiles and tank armor.
Disasters and accidents