The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court has extended the detention of a police officer by five days after he allegedly killed an Israel Defense Forces soldier through an accidental gun discharge. The incident occurred in the soldier's home in the West Bank settlement of Kiryat Arba while the soldier was on furlough. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, and the officer is facing charges of negligent homicide. The case has drawn attention to safety protocols and the ongoing legal process.
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