Soldier seriously injured by stun grenade explosion

Two other IDF recruits also lightly wounded at checkpoint outside Modi’in; cause of incident unknown

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An IDF soldier was seriously wounded by a stun grenade explosion at the Maccabim-Reut checkpoint, outside Modi’in, late Tuesday evening.

He suffered burns to his face, chest, and extremities.

Another two soldiers also sustained moderate injuries. All three were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The grenade was reportedly located in the soldier’s vest when it went off. The causes of the explosion were being investigated by the army.

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