An IDF soldier was killed Monday night by IDF fire during a military exercise at an IDF base in southern Israel, the IDF confirmed.
The details of the incident are under examination by the commanders and the military police have begun investigating the incident, the family of the soldier has been notified.
"The IDF expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of the soldier and will continue to support them," the IDF said.
Earlier this month, an IDF officers course cadet was severely injured while preparing for a routine exercise. In that incident, the cadet sustained head and chest injuries when a heavy door of an armed personnel carrier fell on him.
In February, an IDF soldier suffered severe injuries and was hospitalized after being struck on the head during a training exercise.