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Thursday, January 16, 2025
10 soldiers hurt in accidental blast at IDF training base in southern Israel yesterday
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Last night, 10 IDF soldiers were wounded in an accidental blast at the Combat Engineering Corps’ training base in southern Israel.
Three of the soldiers are listed in moderate condition, while the other seven are lightly hurt, the military says.
According to an initial IDF probe, the explosion occurred during a presentation of explosive weapons to trainees.
The IDF Military Police is expected to launch an investigation into the incident.