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IDF Sanctions Officers After Fatal Krav Maga Incident

12/4/2025

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The Israel Defense Forces disciplined several intelligence officers after Staff Sergeant Yosef Haim Tzvi Serlin's death during Krav Maga training on March 26.
An investigation found Serlin, 19, collapsed during a drill due to procedure errors.
Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder, the head of the IDF Intelligence Directorate, imposed sanctions including censure and dismissals.
Krav Maga training remains suspended pending new guidelines, while the Military Police continues its investigation.

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The Israel Defense Forces disciplined several intelligence officers after Staff Sergeant Yosef Haim Tzvi Serlin's death during Krav Maga training on March 26.
An investigation found Serlin, 19, collapsed during a drill due to procedure errors.
Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder, the head of the IDF Intelligence Directorate, imposed sanctions including censure and dismissals.
Krav Maga training remains suspended pending new guidelines, while the Military Police continues its investigation.