friendly fire

Attorneys of soldier who shot armed citizen claim 'injustice'

Evidentiary stage in trial against IDF reservist who killed armed Israeli begins, as eyewitness describes extent of failures.

IDF: No negligence in deadly Misgav Am artillery incident

An IDF inquiry found operational errors led to deadly artillery fire on Misgav Am, killing a civilian, while ruling out negligence by commanders.

IDF officer moderately injured by friendly fire

Two soldiers seriously injured, five lightly injured, during nighttime operations in southern Lebanon.

'Larger-than-life'

Ofer Moskowitz, killed by friendly fire, is laid to rest

Ofer Moskowitz, mistakenly killed by IDF artillery fire in Misgav Am, was laid to rest as family members paid emotional tributes.

Tragedy: Ofer Moskowitz mistakenly killed by friendly fire

Misgav Am resident Ofer ('Poushko') Moskowitz mistakenly killed by friendly fire, IDF says.

Tragedy:

Ori Mechtaiev killed in accident discharge incident

Police suspect the gunfire was accidental, occurring as the victim and another officer were playing with their weapons.

Steps away from disaster:

Top IDF unit probes serious incident

The IDF released the findings of its inquiry into a friendly fire incident in Nablus, citing a navigation failure and procedural violations, and announced dismissals and reprimands within the Duvdevan Unit.

Near-tragedy from friendly fire in Shechem

Duvdevan soldiers were mistakenly placed under heavy fire in the Kasbah of Shechem by another unit from the same brigade.

Southern Israel:

Soldier suspected of discharging weapon, wounding friend

Police are investigating a shooting incident, where a soldier is suspected of playing with his gun and causing it to discharge.

'He told me, ‘I forgive him''

Father of suspect recounts tearful meeting with victim's father

The father of the Border Police officer who accidentally shot his friend, IDF soldier Yosef Chaim Rabuch, said the act wasn’t intentional. Both fathers wept together and spoke of forgiveness.

New details emerge in Kiryat Arba shooting tragedy

IDF soldier was killed on Monday night in Kiryat Arba, by a bullet fired accidently by his friend, a Border Police officer on regular duty.

Two IDF soldiers moderately injured in Gaza

Two soldiers moderately injured in separate operational accidents in Gaza.

Serious incident:

Officer shot by IDF soldiers after being identified as terrorist

An Armored Corps officer serving as a deputy company commander in the 188th Engineering Battalion was moderately to severely wounded after being shot by soldiers who thought he was a terrorist.

Friendly fire incident:

Kobi Avitan, father of 3, killed in operational accident in Gaza

Investigation launched after civilian Defense Ministry contractor killed by gunfire, apparently from Israeli forces, in the Gaza Strip.

Border Police officer opens fire at IDF reserve force

Border Police officer mistakes warning shot from reserve force chasing PA vehicle for terror attack against her, returns fire at the reservists

Lieutenant Shahar Ben Nun fell in battle in Gaza

Navigational system malfunction causes Israeli F-15 to miss its intended target by nearly 300 meters, killing Lieutenant Ben Nun and wounding 6 other soldiers.

Unfriendly fire

Cherry picking two-faced people, some of them Jews, embrace the media they once repudiated when it fits their agenda. Op-ed.

Watch:

Hanan Ben Ari sings at funeral of SSGT Gilad Arye Boim

The sister of Boim, who was killed in a friendly fire incident, addressed the soldiers who accidentally caused her brother's death and assured them that the family holds no anger for the incident.

Investigation:

2 soldiers were killed by friendly fire from tank

IDF investigation reveals Kalkidan Meharim and Ido Aviv were killed when a tank accidentally fired at a building in which soldiers were stationed during a firefight with Hamas terrorists.

Family of slain armed civilian demand state inquiry

The family of Yuval Kestelman, who was killed after being mistaken for a terrorist, called the current investigation into the incident a 'joke.'

Mother of hostage mistakenly killed: My son did not die in vain

Iris Haim, mother of hostage killed by IDF fire: "we are at war for our physical existence, but also for our existence as a united people"

Should we sacrifice our children to protect the enemy’s?

Brute force is the answer. Level a Gaza town with force that destroys it and all the tunnels beneath it, then demand hostage release.Op-ed

Bereaved father to soldiers:

“I am proud of you, even though you killed my son”

Soldiers in Shay Termin’s team came to visit his family, at his father’s invitation. Avi Termin: "I'm not angry with you."

IDF:

Of the 172 fallen soldiers, 29 were killed in accidents

Of those killed, 18 were killed by friendly fire, two by abnormal gunfire, and nine as a result of weapons and accidental accidents.

Bereaved Father:

'I want to hug soldiers who shot my son in friendly fire'

Bereaved father invites soldiers who shot his son in friendly fire to come to his home. "Remember that our strength is in our unity".

Parents of soldier killed by friendly fire want to hug soldiers

MK Matan Kahan shares conversation he had with parents of Captain Yarin Gahali. 'Such things happen in war.'

Investigation:

The hostages were shirtless, one waved a white flag

Hostages stood outside a building on which the words, 'SOS,' 'hostages,' and, 'help,' were written, investigation shows.

Body of man accidentally shot during Jerusalem attack exhumed

Prosecutors received permission from the family of Yuval Kestelman to exhume his remains as part of the investigation of his death.

1 killed:

IDF helicopter accidentilly fires at building holding soldiers

Combat helicopters accidentally fire at building housing soldiers who called them for aid due to miscommunication.

'I shouted ‘hold fire''

Officer who realized armed civilian wasn't a terrorist speaks

Border Police officer at the scene of the attack where Kestelman was shot after he neutralized the terrorists recounts the incident.

IDF officer killed by friendly fire in Qalqiliya

The officer was hit in a crossfire while pursuing suspects throwing rocks at security vehicles.

Harsh sentence:

3 years prison for soldier who accidentally killed comrade

Soldier reaches plea deal in death of Corporal Baruch Kabarta, receives more prison time than previous friendly-fire cases.

Tragedy averted:

Soldier mistakes training exercise for genuine attack

Givati soldier almost shoots two, unaware he is participating in guard training.

Soldier who fired shot in death of Baruch Kabarta to be indicted

Chief of Staff receives results of investigation into friendly fire death of Erez Battalion soldier. Errors by unit, commanders found

Natan Fitoussi:

IDF concludes investigation of friendly fire death

Committee investigating shooting of Natan Fitoussi submits conclusions, recommendations to avoid repeat of tragedy.

IDF Chief of Staff:

Aviv Kochavi leaves post & a clear desk for his successor

Major General Herzi Halevi will replace Kochavi next Monday.

Commander censured over 'friendly fire' incident in Ofra

IDF concludes investigation of incident last month in which IDF soldiers accidentally opened fire on security personnel in Ofra.

Near tragedy:

IDF soldiers open fire on Israeli security personnel

IDF soldiers opened fire on two security guards from Ofra who they thought were Palestinian stone-throwers. No injuries were reported

Lapid to slain soldier's family: Whole country cries with you

PM, Alternate PM pay condolence visits to parents of soldier killed in friendly-fire incident.

Near-tragedy at Joseph's Tomb:

Soldier fires towards comrade, causing light injuries

Soldier's weapon fires bullet towards comrade's chest, protective vest prevents tragedy.

Soldier who shot comrade asks that investigation be stopped

Defense attorneys say that soldier who fired shot which killed Natan Fitoussi being subject to 'unfair',investigation.

Father of friendly fire victim

"Natan wanted Israel to be united"

The father of Natan Fitoussi, who was killed this week by friendly fire, spoke to the media about his son's special personality

Hundreds attend funeral for soldier killed by friendly fire

A large funeral was held for Natan Fitoussi, among those who eulogized him: his brigade commander and older sisters

Chief of Staff : Protecting soldiers part of protecting citizens

Mistaken identification blamed for incident in which a soldier was shot and killed by a fellow soldier last night.

Friendly fire victim's family:

We aren't angry at the soldier that shot our son

The soldier who accidentally shot Natan Fitoussi said the victim left his post to pray and was mistaken for a terrorist on his return

Officers dismissed over deadly friendly-fire incident

Investigation finds series of errors, including mistaken identity, led to friendly fire incident in which 2 soldiers were killed.

Two soldiers injured in friendly-fire incident

Soldiers engaged in foiling drug smuggling accidentally fire at each other. Two lightly injured.

Ori, wife of officer killed by friendly fire: Keep on living

'If Itamar had made that error, what would I want for him? And the answer is that I would want for him the strength to move beyond this.'

Egoz unit resumes training after deadly friendly fire incident

IDF unit which lost 2 commanders in friendly fire shooting last week resumes operational activity as Chief of Staff visits.

IDF widow: No anger at shooter in friendly fire incident

Or Elharar, widow of Major Itamar Elharar, who was killed in a friendly fire incident, opens up a week after the tragic accident.

'Ofek, come back!' A father's tears at military funeral

A thousand people attend funeral of Ofek Aharon, one of the 2 soldiers who were killed in a friendly-fire incident last night.

Heartbreaking: Wedding video of killed soldier

IDF officer Itamar Elharar, killed last night by friendly fire, married Or Sendler only a year ago.

IDF to establish comm. of inquiry into friendly-fire tragedy

Two separate groups of soldiers set out without prior coordination to investigate identical incident, leading to tragic shooting.

Report: 'Friendly fire' incident at Kabul airport

An unknown sniper fired at former Afghan soldiers at Kabul airport, resulting in friendly fire between coalition soldiers.

Tragedy averted as IDF opens fire on Jewish family

A vehicle carrying 5 children swerved to the oncoming lane when blocked by Arabs obstructing traffic.

Land Corps Commander declares safety break after soldier wounded

Investigation shows fighter was hit by friendly fire hours after marksmanship training at a base in Jordan Valley.

IDF soldier injured by own weapon during operation

Stricter regulations have made such incidents rarer.

Friendly-fire incident narrowly averted north of Jerusalem

Training exercise in Samaria town nearly ends in tragedy after security officer nearly shoots IDF soldier posing as terrorist.

IDF officer wounded in training accident hopes to return to duty

IDF head of training visits officer who was seriously wounded in friendly fire incident during training.

Prison for Duvdevan soldier charged with manslaughter

Soldier whose 'friendly fire' killed sergeant sentenced to 18 months in prison.