IDF Investigation Concludes Dikla Arava, 51, and Son Tomer Eliaz-Arava, 17, Likely Killed by Israeli Fire in Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 7, 2023

Jan 10, 2025, 01:14 PM

An investigation by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) into the deaths of Dikla Arava, 51, and her son Tomer Eliaz-Arava, 17, during Hamas's attack on Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 7, 2023, has concluded that they were likely killed by Israeli fire. The probe, led by Colonel (res.) Yaron Sitbon, revealed that during the morning of the attack, Hamas militants breached the family's home and fired at their fortified room. The IDF's findings indicate that the pair were caught in crossfire as Israeli forces engaged with Hamas operatives in the area. The investigation highlights the tragic circumstances surrounding their deaths, attributing responsibility primarily to the actions of Hamas terrorists.