Reuters has confirmed that Israeli Defence Forces forces unintentionally caused the death of an Israeli civilian close to the border with Lebanon. The Gazeta Express reported on March 23, 2026, at 12:31, that Israel announced on Monday the regrettable incident involving the firing of artillery. This resulted in the death of Ofer Moskovitz, a 60-year-old avocado farmer from Misgav Am.
This marks the first Israeli civilian casualty in the ongoing border conflict, which is simultaneously unfolding with the war in Iran. According to Reuters, Major General Rafi Milo stated that Moskovitz’s death occurred during an operation designed to safeguard Israeli forces. Initially, the army attributed the incident to Hezbollah.
However, subsequent investigations exposed that five shells landed in an unsuitable location due to operational errors and misdirected fire. Israel has responded with ground and air attacks in Lebanon, receiving support from Iran against Hezbollah. Lebanese authorities have documented over 1,000 casualties.
The reuters report highlights the tragic circumstances surrounding this event and the ongoing complexities of the situation.
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