IDF says soldier killed by grenade explosion in Gaza while not in combat; probe opened

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

An IDF officer was killed by a grenade explosion in the Gaza Strip this morning, but not during operational activity, the military says.

The Military Police has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident. The findings will be submitted to the Military Advocate General for review, the IDF says.

The officer is not immediately named.

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