Two Israel Navy officers sacked over fatal accident

Israel’s Navy chief Maj. Gen. Ram Rutberg Monday sacked the commander of a warship and his deputy after a crew member, Hanan Maman, fell to his death from a moving train Thursday, June 27. Maman was hanging on to the rear of the train and taking mobile photos of his escapade when he fell. Investigators discovered the tragedy occurred after seaman attended a party at which alcohol was consumed in breach of standing orders.