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IDF soldier killed by gunfire on military base; incident under investigation
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
An IDF soldier was killed by gunfire at a base in northern Israel earlier today, the army says, in an incident that is under investigation by the Military Police.
According to the IDF, the soldier was seriously wounded and was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. His family was notified, the military says.
“Following the incident, an investigation was opened by the Military Police Investigatory Unit. Upon its conclusion, the findings will be forwarded for review by the Military Advocate General’s Corps,” the IDF says.
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