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Israel's Artillery Misfire Kills Farmer Amid Border Conflict

3/23/2026

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On March 23, 2026, Israel confirmed that misfired artillery killed Ofer Moskovitz, a 60-year-old avocado farmer near the Lebanese border.
The incident is the first civilian casualty in the border conflict linked to the war in Iran.
Major General Rafi Milo said the misfire occurred during a protective operation, and the military initially attributed it to cross-border fire from Lebanon, later acknowledging the wrong firing angle hit Misgav Am.

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On March 23, 2026, Israel confirmed that misfired artillery killed Ofer Moskovitz, a 60-year-old avocado farmer near the Lebanese border.
The incident is the first civilian casualty in the border conflict linked to the war in Iran.
Major General Rafi Milo said the misfire occurred during a protective operation, and the military initially attributed it to cross-border fire from Lebanon, later acknowledging the wrong firing angle hit Misgav Am.