Tear Gas Grenade Incident During IDF Training Sends Four Soldiers to Hospital
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Four female soldiers from the IDF's Bardelas Battalion were hospitalized with light injuries after a tear gas grenade was thrown during a training exercise. The Israel Defense Forces is investigating whether the tear gas grenade was used instead of a stun grenade or thrown in violation of procedures. Military sources called the incident unacceptable and stated the investigation aims to prevent future occurrences.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Four female soldiers from the IDF's Bardelas Battalion were hospitalized after a tear gas grenade incident during training.
- The soldiers sustained light injuries and are receiving medical treatment.
- The IDF is investigating whether a tear gas grenade was mistakenly used instead of a stun grenade.
- The investigation also examines if the grenade was thrown in violation of procedures or if safety standards were not met.
- Military sources stated the incident should not have happened and is being investigated to draw lessons.
Four female soldiers from the Bardelas (Cheetah) Battalion were evacuated to a hospital yesterday, Wednesday, after a tear gas grenade was thrown during a unit training exercise. The soldiers sustained light injuries and are receiving medical treatment. The incident occurred during a routine training drill.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the grenade's deployment. Investigators are examining several possibilities, including whether a tear gas grenade was mistakenly used instead of a stun grenade, or if the grenade was thrown in direct violation of operational procedures. The army is also assessing whether the training exercise itself was conducted in a manner that did not meet safety requirements.
Military sources described the incident as "an event that should not have happened." They emphasized that the investigation aims to quickly draw lessons learned and prevent similar occurrences in the future, ensuring the safety of soldiers during unit training. The IDF stressed that the inquiry is crucial for maintaining soldier safety during exercises.
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