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IDF Dismisses Leaders After Friendly-Fire Incident in Nablus

1/24/2026

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The Israel Defense Forces released findings from an inquiry into a navigational error that caused a Duvdevan Unit friendly-fire incident in Nablus, led by Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth.
The squad commander and a sergeant will be dismissed.
Other commanders will receive reprimands.
The IDF emphasized the Duvdevan Unit's track record.
The IDF will refine operational procedures to prevent future incidents and the unit's activities were temporarily reduced for necessary adjustments.

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The Israel Defense Forces released findings from an inquiry into a navigational error that caused a Duvdevan Unit friendly-fire incident in Nablus, led by Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth.
The squad commander and a sergeant will be dismissed.
Other commanders will receive reprimands.
The IDF emphasized the Duvdevan Unit's track record.
The IDF will refine operational procedures to prevent future incidents and the unit's activities were temporarily reduced for necessary adjustments.