Purim began in Bnei Brak on motzei Shabbos accompanied with fireworks as has become the minhag among the young in Eretz Yisrael. Despite increased warnings from rabbonim, the fireworks are still used and in this case, a child sustained an eye injury on Chazon Ish Street.

Ichud Hatzalah responders treated the child and the scene and he was then transported to a local hospital. The condition of the child is not known at this time.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)