Tank Accident

Accidental tank discharge in Gaza Division

During a routine inspection in the Gaza Division, a shell was fired from the barrel of a tank. The incident ended without injuries and the shell fell into the sea.

Overturned tank : Soldiers reported gas pedal malfunction

Soldiers earlier warned of stuck gas pedal in tank that overturned yesterday, but despite this it seems problem wasn't fixed.

Near disaster after crew falls asleep in runaway tank

Crew inside Merkava tank falls asleep - while runaway tank's brakes fail, nearly causing disaster as tank cuts across road.

Bereaved father of soldier: The details show Divine intervention

Father of soldier killed in tank accident discusses circumstances leading to son's death. 'A crazy thing that never happened before.'

Deadly tank accident caused by deviation from path

IDF completes investigation into death of Sergeant Eliyahu Drori in tank accident. Lessons from the incident assimilated by military.

Soldier killed in tank accident: Eliyahu Drori

Soldier killed in tank accident is Sergeant Eliyahu Drori, 20, from Beit Shemesh. His funeral will take place on Sunday at Mount Herzl.