According to one source, "An apparent human error by one of the cannon operators" caused the mishap.
The accidental shelling occurred while soldiers were working to neutralize explosive devices discovered in the area about two weeks ago. During the process, the IDF had deployed artillery forces in the area as a precaution.
Meanwhile, the IDF was quick to launch an investigation into the matter and reported the incident to United Nations forces deployed in the border area. The army also boosted its alert level in the north for fear of possible retaliatory fire from the Hizbullah.
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