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IDF Reserve Soldiers in West Bank Face Food Supply Issues Over Kashrut Supervision Dispute

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First reported by Kan News · 5 hours ago

What happened

An IDF reserve battalion in the West Bank faced food supply restrictions after refusing to assign kosher supervisors, leading to soldiers reportedly buying some food themselves. The Military Rabbinate and the battalion disagree on responsibility, while the IDF says the issue is under review and substitutes have been provided.

01IDF reserve battalion in West Bank did not assign kosher supervisors despite repeated Military Rabbinate requests.
02This refusal led to restrictions on ordering certain kosher food products requiring supervision.
03Soldiers reportedly bought dairy and leafy greens themselves for about two months.
04Battalion could have ordered vacuum-packed kosher legumes at extra cost but declined.
05IDF says lack of kosher supervisors is being addressed and food substitutes provided immediately.
06Commanders and Military Rabbinate disagree on responsibility for the supply disruption.

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