Israel Accidentally Kills Israeli Civilian After Firing Shells at the Wrong Location
- Israel’s military has admitted responsibility for the death of an Israeli civilian in the north, following an artillery strike that went wrong
- An inquiry revealed “several severe issues and operational errors,” with shells landing inside Israel instead of the intended target in Lebanon
- The victim, Ofer Moskovitz, known as “Pushko,” was a farmer and spokesman for the Misgav Am kibbutz, where the tragedy occurred
Israel’s military has confirmed that its own forces were responsible for the death of an Israeli civilian in the country’s north.
An internal inquiry found that artillery fire mistakenly struck inside Israel, killing Ofer Moskovitz, a farmer and spokesman for the Misgav Am kibbutz.
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According to WSJ, the investigation highlighted “several severe issues and operational errors” during the incident.
Civilian killed in Misgav Am
On March 22, Moskovitz, known locally by his nickname “Pushko,” was driving when his vehicle was hit by artillery shells.
The strike caused the vehicle to catch fire, leading to his death. Misgav Am, located on the border with Lebanon, released a statement mourning the loss of Moskovitz, who was a well-known figure in the community.
Initial Claims Blamed Hezbollah
Authorities initially said the incident was the result of an attack by Hezbollah militants. However, the military later clarified that it was investigating further, and the inquiry has now confirmed Israeli responsibility.
The military explained that artillery was fired to support soldiers operating in southern Lebanon.
Errors occurred during both planning and execution, including launching from the wrong angle and failing to follow established protocols.
As a result, five artillery shells landed on the Misgav Am ridge inside Israel instead of hitting the intended enemy target.
Community impact
The death of Moskovitz has deeply affected the Misgav Am community. As a farmer and spokesman, he played a central role in kibbutz life. The tragedy has raised questions about military procedures and safety measures in areas close to the border.
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