IDF soldier wounded in negligent discharge at Haredi brigade training base; investigation launched

A trainee soldier was wounded in a negligent discharge at the training base of the IDF's Haredi 'Chashmonaim' Brigade in the Jordan Valley, according to a report. The Military Police opened an investigation on suspicion of playing with a weapon. The incident updates an earlier report of a soldier shot at the Baka training base, which is located in the same area.

The Zioneer reported earlier tonight that a soldier was wounded in a shooting accident at the Baka training base. The latest report identifies the soldier as a trainee in the IDF's Haredi 'Chashmonaim' Brigade, whose training base is located in the Jordan Valley. The incident was caused by a negligent discharge, and the Military Police have opened an investigation on suspicion of playing with a weapon. The soldier's condition was not specified.

4 developments

1. 1 hour ago · 00:09 · 5 AugLatest

   Probe finds soldier wounded during weapon-play incident involving three soldiers.

2. 00:05 · 5 Aug

   Incident occurred at Hasmonean Brigade base in the Jordan Valley.

3. 23:58 · 4 Aug

   Incident identified as negligent discharge at Chashmonaim Brigade training base.

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