Ori Machtiev, an 18-year-old fighter in the Border Guard's Training Brigade, was killed by an accidental discharge from the weapon of an IDF soldier friend during training on February 22, 2026. The incident occurred prior to the reporting window of 7:45:45 PM to 8:45:24 PM UTC and is under investigation by the Israel Police and Military Police Criminal Investigation Division, as cleared for publication and reported by journalist Itay Blumental on X (https://x.com/ItayBlumental/status/2025628185489035404). Machtiev, a resident of Azor local council, enlisted in the Border Guard in November 2025 and served in the combatant training brigade. He is survived by his parents and two brothers. His father, Commander Ronen Machtiev, serves as Deputy Commissioner of the Fire and Rescue Service, according to the same report. No additional verified details on the timing or precise location of the incident were provided in the source. The publication clearance indicates official review prior to public release. Previous reports from earlier on February 22 covered Gaza tunnel infrastructure data and a U.S. State Department statement on Hamas activities, with no connection to this incident.
