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IDF Training Base Faces Outbreak of Illness After Holiday Meal
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By Ирен Давид
First reported by Maariv · 15 hours ago
What happened
Dozens of IDF recruits at the Nitzanim base reportedly suffered from vomiting and diarrhea after a holiday meal, with parents blaming spoiled meat. The IDF acknowledges nine cases and denies a widespread outbreak, stating food tests ruled out spoilage.
- 01Dozens of IDF recruits fell ill with vomiting and diarrhea at Nitzanim base.
- 02Parents blame spoiled meat served during a Rosh Hashanah holiday meal.
- 03IDF acknowledges nine cases, denies widespread outbreak.
- 04IDF states food tests ruled out spoilage.
- 05Parents claim soldiers received inadequate medical care and were forced to work.
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