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2 Israeli soldiers killed in grenade explosion
Original Publication Date: July 16, 2016 11:49PM
Publication Updated: April 28, 2025 12:47AM
JERUSALEM – The Israeli military says two soldiers have been killed after a grenade one of the troops was holding exploded.
The military says three other soldiers were injured in Sunday’s incident, which took place in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. They were evacuated to a hospital for treatment.
The military identified the deceased soldiers as Sgt. Shlomo Rindenow, 20, a New Jersey native, and Staff Sgt. Husam Tapash, 24.
The military says other details surrounding the incident are being investigated.
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