The IDF is investigating the tragic death of First Lieutenant David Goloventzis during a training exercise with Battalion 12 of the Golani brigade.
Channel 2 reported that the soldiers knew of the exercise which was supposed to be taking place and it is unclear why the soldier pressed the trigger and shot his commander.
A number of safety procedures were ignored during the exercise. Soldiers did not check their weapons beforehand for stray bullets, the commander was not wearing a safety vest as required and live fire was used in contravention of the rules.
The soldier who fired the bullets is being treated for shock by professional elements.