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Misgav Am

Ofer Moskovitz, the Kibbutz Misgav Am spokesperson, stands in the kibbutz's observation center destroyed by Hezbollah rockets during the early weeks of the Israel-Hezbollah war, on October 23, 2025. (Diana Bletter/Times of Israel)
March 29, 2026, 10:59 pm
IDF probe finds ‘no negligence’ by troops in accidental killing of farmer in north
Investigation into death of Ofer Moskovitz in mistaken shelling of Kibbutz Misgav Am finds tragedy caused by ‘several operational variables and non-optimal firing conditions’
By Emanuel Fabian
Ofer Moskovitz, 60, an avocado farmer in Kibbutz Misgav Am, who was killed by an errant IDF shell, seen in a photo from November 1, 2021. (Ayal Margolin/FLASH90)
March 23, 2026, 2:41 pm
IDF probe finds farmer killed in north was hit by Israeli shelling, not Hezbollah
Artillery unit supporting troops in Lebanon fired shells at wrong angle, hitting Israeli territory, killing Ofer Moskovitz, military says; brother says no hard feelings toward army
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Ofer Moskovitz stands in his avocado grove on March 12, 2026, overlooking the border with Lebanon. (Courtesy)
March 22, 2026, 3:22 pm
Ofer Moskovitz, killed close to Lebanon border, poured heart and soul into his beloved north
A longtime resident of Kibbutz Misgav Am, the avocado farmer and spokesperson known as ‘Poshko’ tended to his community and its groves even when the fields around him burned
By Jessica Steinberg
Ofer Moskovitz, the Kibbutz Misgav Am spokesperson, stands in the kibbutz's observation center destroyed by Hezbollah rockets during the early weeks of the Israel-Hezbollah war, on October 23, 2025. (Diana Bletter/Times of Israel)
March 22, 2026, 1:46 pm
Veteran avocado farmer killed in north; IDF checking if he was hit by Israeli fire
A week ago, Ofer Moskovitz, 60, likened life in border town to ‘Russian roulette’; Hezbollah claims responsibility for attack, but army investigating if its own artillery responsible
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Ofer Moskovitz stands in his avocado grove on March 12, 2026, overlooking the border with Lebanon. (Courtesy)
March 16, 2026, 10:41 am
As Hezbollah strongholds crop back up, northern farmers regrow destroyed fields
While there are plans to help rejuvenate Upper Galilee agriculture decimated during the 2023-2024 war, locals duck incoming rockets and missiles amid another conflict with Iran
By Jessica Steinberg
Troops of the 300th "Baram" Regional Brigade operate in southern Lebanon, in a handout photo issued by the military on March 9, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
March 9, 2026, 2:00 pm
IDF pushes deeper into south Lebanon amid incessant Hezbollah rocket fire on Israeli towns
No reports of Israeli injuries; after issuing warning, IDF strikes US-sanctioned financial firm linked to terror group; Lebanon PM: Israel won’t achieve its goals through strikes
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
Kibbutz El-Rom emergency response team members Shimon Michael, right, and Gal Fitusi stand at the border fence near the Syrian village of al-Hamidiya on October 23, 2025. (Diana Bletter/Times of Israel)
October 29, 2025, 8:02 am
Along the Syria and Lebanon borders, skeptical residents embrace peace, while it lasts
Although focused on rebuilding, both evacuated residents and those who stayed during the war maintain their vigilance, as terror groups daily seek to attack Israel
By Diana Bletter
In this photo taken near Kibbutz Misgav Am, Lebanese soldiers and UNIFIL peacekeepers watch from the southern Lebanese village of Adaisseh as an IDF Merkava tank takes part in routine maneuvers near the border demarcation line, June 2, 2020. (Jalaa Marey/AFP)
June 2, 2020, 7:01 pm
Israeli forces, armed Lebanese troops square off in rare border confrontation
Incident occurs after IDF tanks and troops cross security fence, while remaining on Israeli side of Blue Line; UN peacekeepers arrive on scene
By ToI Staff and Judah Ari Gross
IDF troops position sections of a wall near the Lebanon border at Kibbutz Misgav Am, April 20, 2016 (Channel 2 screenshot)
April 20, 2016, 10:12 pm
Amid fear of Hezbollah attack, IDF walls off section of Lebanon border
Troops position concrete wall near Kibbutz Misgav Am; four years ago, similar protection was built at Metulla
By ToI Staff
Israeli artillery howitzers fire on Hezbollah targets at the Israeli-Lebanese border on July 18, 2006. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
September 14, 2014, 8:21 pm
Hezbollah could advance into Israel in next war, official warns
Military source says terror group could seize parts of Galilee, including Israeli towns, for several hours; IDF is unaware of any tunnels
By Marissa Newman
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