An IDF soldier from the Givati Brigade was moderately injured Monday when he was shot in the back during a drill in the Golan Heights. He was evacuated to Rambam Medical Center in Haifa.
The soldier was apparently shot accidentally by one of his comrades during a military drill.
The Givati Brigade arrived at the Golan Heights a few weeks ago for an outdoor training period. Monday's drill included exercises both with and without live fire.
Wounded soldier taken to Haifa hospital (Photo: Shai Vaknin)
Following the incident the head of Northern Command, Major General Yair Golan, decided to halt the brigade's drills until further notice. He also ordered a preliminary investigation.
Meanwhile, a separate probe was opened by the investigating military police to exaime whether the incident occurred do to criminal aspects. Negligence or improper preparation for the drill.