An IDF soldier was seriously wounded by a stray bullet at a military base in central Israel Tuesday evening, the IDF said. The Military Police Criminal Investigation Division has opened an investigation into the incident, which is being treated as a suspected negligent discharge.
An IDF soldier was seriously wounded by a stray bullet at a military base in central Israel on Tuesday evening, the IDF confirmed. The soldier was evacuated to a hospital for treatment, and his family was notified. The Military Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID) launched an investigation. Preliminary findings suggest the shooting was a negligent discharge, with sources indicating a weapon was mishandled. The incident is not being treated as a security-related event. The Zioneer reported earlier that the military police had opened an investigation.
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