The IDF Spokesperson confirmed Friday morning that Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered an expert team, led by a Ground Forces brigadier general, to investigate the severe safety incident in the Gaza combat zone yesterday that killed Sgt. Maj. (res.) Nadav Kali and Sgt. Maj. (res.) Ofek Moalem. The team will examine the circumstances to prevent recurrence.
This morning (Friday), the IDF Spokesperson formally confirmed the details of the investigation into yesterday's severe safety incident in the Gaza Strip that killed two reserve soldiers. The statement confirmed that Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered an expert team led by a Ground Forces brigadier general to probe the circumstances and recommend preventive measures.
The confirmation follows a series of IDF announcements at 08:22 Jerusalem time. The military first cleared for publication the names of the fallen: Sgt. Maj. (res.) Nadav Kali, 24, and Sgt. Maj. (res.) Ofek Moalem, 23. Preliminary reports at that time cited a drone explosion as the cause. Shortly after, the IDF announced the opening of the investigation. The Spokesperson's statement this morning formalizes the probe's mandate and leadership.
The Zioneer reported at 10:08 that the investigation would be led by a brigadier general from the Ground Forces, a detail now officially confirmed. The IDF has not released further details on the nature of the incident, which remains under active investigation. The probe is mandated to examine all circumstances to prevent future occurrences.
The precise circumstances of the incident have not been publicly detailed. The investigation is ongoing, with no timeline for its completion announced.
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