A Border Police officer was killed by a bullet fired from a weapon by an IDF soldier in an accidental incident on Sunday.
The circumstances are under investigation by both the Israel Police and the military police.
The victim was later identified as Policeman Uri Mektaev, who was 18 years old.
Initial investigations appear to show that Mektaev was fatally shot in the head while in his home in Azor.
Police were notified shortly after. Magen David Adom paramedics attempted to perform CPR at the scene, but were forced to declare him dead.
Mektaev joined the Border Police in November and is the son of Ronen Mektaev, the deputy chief commissioner of the Fire and Rescue Authority.
He is survived by his parents and two brothers, KAN News reported.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir eulogized Mektaev in a post on X/Twitter on Sunday evening.
"Uri, only 18 years old when he fell, chose to serve the state like his father on the front lines of security action in the Training Brigade of the Border Police. There are no words that can comfort parents and siblings who have lost what is most precious to them before their time," he wrote.
"On behalf of myself and the citizens of Israel, I send warm condolences to his father, family, and friends. The Israel Police and the Border Guard will continue to accompany you and cherish the memory of Uri forever," he added.
Ben-Gvir, as part of his ministerial role, oversees the Israel Police, including the Border Police.
IDF kills terrorist who planned to throw explosive devices at soldiers in the West Bank
Earlier on Sunday, the IDF confirmed that soldiers during a Saturday night operation identified two terrorists approaching them while holding an explosive device.
The soldiers opened fire, killing one terrorist and arresting the other, the military confirmed.
Authorities arrest Palestinian near Hebron inciting pro-Hamas violence, support
Meanwhile, security forces arrested a Palestinian in his late 20s near Hebron under suspicion of inciting terrorism.
The individual was found to have made social media posts in which he expressed support for Hamas, praising terrorists. In one of the posts, he shared a video from the scene of a terror attack, along with calls for violence.
The suspect was transferred for questioning.
IDF Gaza Division commander changeover
Additionally, the IDF's Gaza Division held a changeover ceremony for its commander on Sunday.
Brig.-Gen. Liron Batito replaced Brig.-Gen Barak Hiram in the role.
The changeover ceremony was led by Southern Command chief Maj.-Gen. Yaniv Asor, IDF Ground Forces chief Maj.-Gen. Nadav Lotan and other IDF officials.
During his speech, Asor praised Hiram's time in the role over the past year and a half, a large majority of which involved intense combat operations in the Gaza Strip as part of the Israel-Hamas War.
Liron Batito was previously the commander of the military's Givati Brigade.
Alon Hachmon and Walla contributed to this report.