Veteran avocado farmer killed in north; IDF checking if he was hit by Israeli fire
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- An Israeli farmer, Ofer Moskovitz, was killed by a projectile in the northern kibbutz of Misgav Am; the IDF is investigating whether the fatal strike was caused by Israeli artillery rather than Hezbollah fire.
- Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it targeted Israeli soldiers, but the IDF is examining all possibilities and has extended condolences to the family.
- The incident occurred amid ongoing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, where the IDF has killed dozens of Hezbollah operatives and targeted infrastructure to push the group away from the border.
- Israeli forces also killed a senior Hezbollah commander and a Hamas financial operative in Lebanon, while continuing airstrikes on Hezbollah command centers and strategic targets like the Qasmiya Bridge.
- Despite efforts by Lebanon’s president and international figures to initiate peace talks, Israel has stated no negotiations are planned; the conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Lebanon, with heavy losses on both sides.
