Soldier held over unauthorised rifle discharge and alleged assault plot

An Israeli military court has ordered the detention of Yehuda Albez, a regular service soldier, after he allegedly left his military base with an M16 rifle without authorisation and fired 15 rounds. The decision came after the court intervened in the case, which has been under investigation for approximately two months.According to the indictment filed against Albez, the incident was connected to an alleged plan to attack another person over a debt owed by his brother. The soldier’s removal from the base with the military-issue weapon and the subsequent shooting represent serious breaches of military protocol and regulations.The military court’s decision to tighten the conditions of Albez’s detention reflects the gravity of the allegations. The case raises questions about security procedures at the military facility and highlights how personal disputes can escalate into armed incidents within Israel’s defence forces.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.