IDF: The IDF completed an additional wave of strikes targeting temporary command centers and weapons production sites in Tehran
Yesterday (Saturday), the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF Intelligence, completed a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in the heart of Tehran.
As part of the strikes, the IDF has deepened the degradation of the regime’s weapons production infrastructure, targeting dozens of weapons storage and production sites.
In recent days, the IDF identified that the Iranian regime had begun relocating its command centers to mobile units, after most of its command centers were struck by the IDF over the past month, as part of Operation Roaring Lion. As part of the wave of strikes, the IDF dismantled several temporary command centers, including commanders who were operating within those headquarters.
In addition, the IDF struck ballistic missile production and storage facilities, aerial defense systems, and observation posts of the Iranian regime.
The completed strikes are part of the effort to further degrade the Iranian terror regime’s core systems and capabilities.
Attached is a related illustration: https://bit.ly/4t63KAQ
Yesterday (Saturday), the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF Intelligence, completed a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in the heart of Tehran.
As part of the strikes, the IDF has deepened the degradation of the regime’s weapons production infrastructure, targeting dozens of weapons storage and production sites.
In recent days, the IDF identified that the Iranian regime had begun relocating its command centers to mobile units, after most of its command centers were struck by the IDF over the past month, as part of Operation Roaring Lion. As part of the wave of strikes, the IDF dismantled several temporary command centers, including commanders who were operating within those headquarters.
In addition, the IDF struck ballistic missile production and storage facilities, aerial defense systems, and observation posts of the Iranian regime.
The completed strikes are part of the effort to further degrade the Iranian terror regime’s core systems and capabilities.
Attached is a related illustration: https://bit.ly/4t63KAQ
IDF: Preventing Cross-Border Terror from the Syrian Hermon to Southern Lebanon: Footage of the Alpinist Unit
Troops from the Alpinist Unit, under the command of the 810th Brigade, completed a targeted operation to thwart attempts by terrorist organizations to establish a foothold along the Lebanon border.
As part of the operation, the troops operated in complex mountainous terrain, crossing on foot through deep snow from the Syrian Hermon to the Mount Dov area in southern Lebanon to scan the area, gather intelligence, and locate enemy terrorist infrastructure, using the specialized capabilities of the mountain commando unit.
Troops of the 210th Division continue to maintain a defensive posture in the area in order to protect the security of Israeli civilians, particularly residents of the north.
Attached are the following:
Footage of the Alpinist Unit in cross-border activity from the Syrian Hermon to southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4bNxlIn
Photos of Alpinist Unit troops in cross-border activity from the Syrian Hermon to southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANCIDF26032026
Troops from the Alpinist Unit, under the command of the 810th Brigade, completed a targeted operation to thwart attempts by terrorist organizations to establish a foothold along the Lebanon border.
As part of the operation, the troops operated in complex mountainous terrain, crossing on foot through deep snow from the Syrian Hermon to the Mount Dov area in southern Lebanon to scan the area, gather intelligence, and locate enemy terrorist infrastructure, using the specialized capabilities of the mountain commando unit.
Troops of the 210th Division continue to maintain a defensive posture in the area in order to protect the security of Israeli civilians, particularly residents of the north.
Attached are the following:
Footage of the Alpinist Unit in cross-border activity from the Syrian Hermon to southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4bNxlIn
Photos of Alpinist Unit troops in cross-border activity from the Syrian Hermon to southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANCIDF26032026
IDF: The IDF completed an additional wave of strikes in Tehran
A short while ago, the IDF completed an additional wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in Tehran and in additional areas in Iran.
A short while ago, the IDF completed an additional wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in Tehran and in additional areas in Iran.
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
IDF: “Creating Long-Term Regional Change”: The Operational Preparations from the Dramatic Moments Leading Up to Operation “Roaring Lion”
One month ago, IDF troops in the air, at sea, and on the ground launched Operation “Roaring Lion,” an operation intended to remove an immediate threat to the State of Israel and to degrade the enemy’s infrastructure and capabilities.
In the days leading up to Operation “Roaring Lion,” focused operational preparations took place, including situational assessments, intelligence updates, approval of plans, multi-front readiness, and inter-service coordination, until the conditions were met for issuing the order to commence the operation.
The operation was carried out on the basis of precise intelligence, orderly operational planning, and coordination between IDF branches, alongside cooperation with international partners in the United States.
Attached are the following:
The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, during a situation assessment with American partners, ahead of the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://bit.ly/4bO2iMA
The Chief of the General Staff, the Head of IDF intelligence, and the Head of the Operations Directorate during a situation assessment in the Intelligence Directorate before the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC032760970397
The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, during a situational assessment in the Israeli Air Force command center, ahead of the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC7250709750
The Chief of the General Staff in discussion with aircraft ground crew teams at the Israeli Air Force’s Hatzerim Airbase, before the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC76520760
The Commander of the Israeli Air Force, MG Tomer Bar, in a commanders’ discussion ahead of the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC8725027150
The Head of IDF intelligence, MG Shlomi Binder, approving plans ahead of the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC366926215
One month ago, IDF troops in the air, at sea, and on the ground launched Operation “Roaring Lion,” an operation intended to remove an immediate threat to the State of Israel and to degrade the enemy’s infrastructure and capabilities.
In the days leading up to Operation “Roaring Lion,” focused operational preparations took place, including situational assessments, intelligence updates, approval of plans, multi-front readiness, and inter-service coordination, until the conditions were met for issuing the order to commence the operation.
The operation was carried out on the basis of precise intelligence, orderly operational planning, and coordination between IDF branches, alongside cooperation with international partners in the United States.
Attached are the following:
The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, during a situation assessment with American partners, ahead of the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://bit.ly/4bO2iMA
The Chief of the General Staff, the Head of IDF intelligence, and the Head of the Operations Directorate during a situation assessment in the Intelligence Directorate before the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC032760970397
The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, during a situational assessment in the Israeli Air Force command center, ahead of the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC7250709750
The Chief of the General Staff in discussion with aircraft ground crew teams at the Israeli Air Force’s Hatzerim Airbase, before the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC76520760
The Commander of the Israeli Air Force, MG Tomer Bar, in a commanders’ discussion ahead of the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC8725027150
The Head of IDF intelligence, MG Shlomi Binder, approving plans ahead of the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC366926215
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
IDF: The IDF struck production and storage sites for aerial defense systems and ballistic missiles
The IDF continues to degrade the Iranian terror regime's military systems and capabilities.
Overnight (Saturday), the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF Intelligence, completed a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting infrastructure sites of the Iranian terror regime in Tehran.
As part of the effort to deepen the damage to the regime’s infrastructure, the IDF struck a central site utilized by the Iranian Defense Ministry to produce critical components of ballistic missiles - the site is one of only two sites of its kind in Iran where critical components were developed for the assembly and operationalization of missiles set to launch toward the State of Israel.
The strike on the site degraded the regime’s capabilities, and the Ministry of Defense in particular, to develop the components required to operate these missiles.
Additionally, the IDF struck dozens of additional weapon production sites, including:
* Production sites for ballistic missile engines belonging to the Iranian Ministry of Defense.
* A weapons production and storage facility.
* A production site for engines for UAVs.
* A central site used by the Iranian military for the development of air defense systems, as well as the production and storage of missiles set to target aircraft.
The IDF continues to deepen its strikes against the regime’s military industries in order to deny the production capabilities it has built over years.
Attached is a related illustration: https://bit.ly/4uXngS1
The IDF continues to degrade the Iranian terror regime's military systems and capabilities.
Overnight (Saturday), the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF Intelligence, completed a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting infrastructure sites of the Iranian terror regime in Tehran.
As part of the effort to deepen the damage to the regime’s infrastructure, the IDF struck a central site utilized by the Iranian Defense Ministry to produce critical components of ballistic missiles - the site is one of only two sites of its kind in Iran where critical components were developed for the assembly and operationalization of missiles set to launch toward the State of Israel.
The strike on the site degraded the regime’s capabilities, and the Ministry of Defense in particular, to develop the components required to operate these missiles.
Additionally, the IDF struck dozens of additional weapon production sites, including:
* Production sites for ballistic missile engines belonging to the Iranian Ministry of Defense.
* A weapons production and storage facility.
* A production site for engines for UAVs.
* A central site used by the Iranian military for the development of air defense systems, as well as the production and storage of missiles set to target aircraft.
The IDF continues to deepen its strikes against the regime’s military industries in order to deny the production capabilities it has built over years.
Attached is a related illustration: https://bit.ly/4uXngS1
IDF: The IDF identified and dismantled a loaded, ready-for-launch launcher aimed toward the State of Israel
Overnight, the IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites in Beirut and additional areas across Lebanon.
During the strikes, the IDF identified a loaded and ready-to-launch launcher in the Beqaa area and dismantled it.
Additionally, weapons storage facilities and operational structures used by Hezbollah terrorists to advance terror activities against IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians were struck across Lebanon.
The IDF will continue to operate with determination against Hezbollah, which chose to join in on the attacks against Israel and operate on behalf of the Iranian terror regime.
Overnight, the IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites in Beirut and additional areas across Lebanon.
During the strikes, the IDF identified a loaded and ready-to-launch launcher in the Beqaa area and dismantled it.
Additionally, weapons storage facilities and operational structures used by Hezbollah terrorists to advance terror activities against IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians were struck across Lebanon.
The IDF will continue to operate with determination against Hezbollah, which chose to join in on the attacks against Israel and operate on behalf of the Iranian terror regime.
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
IDF: Footage from southern Lebanon: Armed terrorists identified and eliminated by troops from the 769th Brigade
Reserve troops from the 769th Brigade, under the command of the 91st Division, are conducting a targeted ground operation to enhance the forward defensive area in southern Lebanon.
During targeted operations in the forward defensive area, surveillance troops from Unit 869 identified several armed terrorists entering a structure. The troops directed an Israeli Air Force aircraft to strike the structure, eliminating the terrorists.
Attached is footage of the identification of armed Hezbollah terrorists and their elimination: https://bit.ly/4bOxGKR
Attached is footage of 769th Brigade troops during a targeted operation in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/3PMVNlN
Attached are photos of 769th Brigade troops during a targeted operation in southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC26032026
Reserve troops from the 769th Brigade, under the command of the 91st Division, are conducting a targeted ground operation to enhance the forward defensive area in southern Lebanon.
During targeted operations in the forward defensive area, surveillance troops from Unit 869 identified several armed terrorists entering a structure. The troops directed an Israeli Air Force aircraft to strike the structure, eliminating the terrorists.
Attached is footage of the identification of armed Hezbollah terrorists and their elimination: https://bit.ly/4bOxGKR
Attached is footage of 769th Brigade troops during a targeted operation in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/3PMVNlN
Attached are photos of 769th Brigade troops during a targeted operation in southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC26032026
IDF: Over the past 24 hours: The IDF completed more than 140 strikes targeting the firepower and missile arrays of the Iranian terror regime in central and western Iran
In parallel to the three waves of strikes carried out in the last 24 across Tehran, the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, continued to strike Infrastructure sites of the Iranian regime across central and western Iran.
As part of the dozens of strike sorties, the Israeli Air Force carried out more than 140 strikes on infrastructure sites of the Iranian regime, including ballistic missile storage and launch sites, which pose an imminent threat to the State of Israel, among aerial defense infrastructure.
The IDF continues to operate relentlessly against the regime’s ballistic missile array, with the aim of reducing the scope of fire directed at Israeli civilians.
In parallel to the three waves of strikes carried out in the last 24 across Tehran, the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, continued to strike Infrastructure sites of the Iranian regime across central and western Iran.
As part of the dozens of strike sorties, the Israeli Air Force carried out more than 140 strikes on infrastructure sites of the Iranian regime, including ballistic missile storage and launch sites, which pose an imminent threat to the State of Israel, among aerial defense infrastructure.
The IDF continues to operate relentlessly against the regime’s ballistic missile array, with the aim of reducing the scope of fire directed at Israeli civilians.
IDF: The IDF eliminated Hezbollah terrorists as they attempted to detonate an explosive device and located dozens of weapons in southern Lebanon
Overnight (Sunday), IDF soldiers of the 91st Division identified Hezbollah terrorists attempting to plant explosive devices and launch mortar shells toward the soldiers.
In a rapid targeting cycle, the soldiers fired and eliminated the terrorists.
No IDF injuries were reported.
In addition, IDF soldiers located a weapons depot in southern Lebanon containing dozens of anti-tank missiles, grenades, and explosives intended to target IDF soldiers.
The IDF will continue to operate with determination against Hezbollah, which chose to join in on the attacks against Israel and operate on behalf of the Iranian terror regime.
Attached is an image of the explosive device planted by Hezbollah terrorists:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC28032611
Attached is footage of the located weapons: https://bit.ly/3NSzPNB
Overnight (Sunday), IDF soldiers of the 91st Division identified Hezbollah terrorists attempting to plant explosive devices and launch mortar shells toward the soldiers.
In a rapid targeting cycle, the soldiers fired and eliminated the terrorists.
No IDF injuries were reported.
In addition, IDF soldiers located a weapons depot in southern Lebanon containing dozens of anti-tank missiles, grenades, and explosives intended to target IDF soldiers.
The IDF will continue to operate with determination against Hezbollah, which chose to join in on the attacks against Israel and operate on behalf of the Iranian terror regime.
Attached is an image of the explosive device planted by Hezbollah terrorists:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC28032611
Attached is footage of the located weapons: https://bit.ly/3NSzPNB
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff Concluded the Inquiry Into the Shooting Incident Toward Misgav Am, in Which Ofer (Poshko) Moskovitz Was Killed as a Result of Erroneous Fire
On March 22, 2026, five artillery shells were fired from a deployment position within Israeli territory, striking Kibbutz Misgav Am and resulting in the death of Ofer (Poshko) Moskovitz. Ofer (Poshko) Moskovitz was a symbol of pioneering spirit and connection to the land among the residents of the Upper Galilee.
Following the incident, a professional inquiry team headed by the Chief Artillery Officer, BG Ehud Bibi, was established to investigate the incident and learn from the conclusions. The inquiry findings were presented earlier today to his family.
The inquiry found that the fire was carried out during an operational incident providing close support to the maneuvering forces. It also determined that the error resulted from a convergence of several operational factors and non-optimal firing conditions. Alongside this, no negligence was found, nor was any ethical failure identified among those involved in the firing process within the artillery unit.
Resulting from the inquiry conclusions, the Commander of the Ground Forces, MG Nadav Lotan, directed the issuance of an operational order addressing artillery fire over civilian communities and infrastructure. This order is stricter than the current standing directive.
The inquiry findings were presented to the Chief of the General Staff by the Commander of the Northern Command, the Commander of the Ground Forces, and the Chief Artillery Officer.
The Chief of the General Staff accepted the findings and determined that this is a professional inquiry into operational fire during wartime, from which clear conclusions must be applied without delay. He emphasized that he accepts the conclusion that there was no negligence in the commanders’ decision-making process in light of the circumstances. In addition, he instructed that all safety components related to the incident be examined, in particular the issue of deploying artillery units in front of civilian communities, in order to reduce the risk of fire over populated areas.
He also directed the inquiry findings to be presented to the family.
From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “This is a difficult and regrettable incident, in which an Israeli civilian, Ofer (Poshko) Moskovitz, was killed as a result of IDF fire. He was a man of the north and one of the pillars of the Misgav Am community.
The battalion and the artillery unit have been operating continuously and professionally since the beginning of the campaign to remove the threat and to strike enemy targets. The incident resulted from a convergence of several factors, including aspects of the fire calculation system, terrain conditions, and an error in topographical calculations. This is an incident that requires learning from the conclusions. We must review and refine all safety components, particularly the method of deployment and use of fire near civilian communities, in order to prevent risk to our civilians. We will implement the necessary improvements and continue to operate responsibly in order to continue to defend the residents of the north. The IDF expresses deep sorrow to the family and the community.”
The conclusions of the inquiry will be implemented and studied among the Corps commanders and troops. The IDF regrets the incident and shares in the grief of the Moskovitz family and the Misgav Am community.
On March 22, 2026, five artillery shells were fired from a deployment position within Israeli territory, striking Kibbutz Misgav Am and resulting in the death of Ofer (Poshko) Moskovitz. Ofer (Poshko) Moskovitz was a symbol of pioneering spirit and connection to the land among the residents of the Upper Galilee.
Following the incident, a professional inquiry team headed by the Chief Artillery Officer, BG Ehud Bibi, was established to investigate the incident and learn from the conclusions. The inquiry findings were presented earlier today to his family.
The inquiry found that the fire was carried out during an operational incident providing close support to the maneuvering forces. It also determined that the error resulted from a convergence of several operational factors and non-optimal firing conditions. Alongside this, no negligence was found, nor was any ethical failure identified among those involved in the firing process within the artillery unit.
Resulting from the inquiry conclusions, the Commander of the Ground Forces, MG Nadav Lotan, directed the issuance of an operational order addressing artillery fire over civilian communities and infrastructure. This order is stricter than the current standing directive.
The inquiry findings were presented to the Chief of the General Staff by the Commander of the Northern Command, the Commander of the Ground Forces, and the Chief Artillery Officer.
The Chief of the General Staff accepted the findings and determined that this is a professional inquiry into operational fire during wartime, from which clear conclusions must be applied without delay. He emphasized that he accepts the conclusion that there was no negligence in the commanders’ decision-making process in light of the circumstances. In addition, he instructed that all safety components related to the incident be examined, in particular the issue of deploying artillery units in front of civilian communities, in order to reduce the risk of fire over populated areas.
He also directed the inquiry findings to be presented to the family.
From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “This is a difficult and regrettable incident, in which an Israeli civilian, Ofer (Poshko) Moskovitz, was killed as a result of IDF fire. He was a man of the north and one of the pillars of the Misgav Am community.
The battalion and the artillery unit have been operating continuously and professionally since the beginning of the campaign to remove the threat and to strike enemy targets. The incident resulted from a convergence of several factors, including aspects of the fire calculation system, terrain conditions, and an error in topographical calculations. This is an incident that requires learning from the conclusions. We must review and refine all safety components, particularly the method of deployment and use of fire near civilian communities, in order to prevent risk to our civilians. We will implement the necessary improvements and continue to operate responsibly in order to continue to defend the residents of the north. The IDF expresses deep sorrow to the family and the community.”
The conclusions of the inquiry will be implemented and studied among the Corps commanders and troops. The IDF regrets the incident and shares in the grief of the Moskovitz family and the Misgav Am community.
IDF: The IDF is currently striking Iranian terror regime targets across Tehran.