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IDF Cancels Soldier Tours at Rabin Center Due to Election Restrictions
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By חדשות סרוגים
First reported by Kan News · Aug 19, 2026
What happened
The IDF has canceled soldier tours at the Rabin Center in Tel Aviv due to election-related restrictions on military public relations activities. The center, dedicated to former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, remains closed to military visits from August 27 until election day to comply with regulations limiting non-military educational activities during elections.
- 01IDF cancels soldier tours at Rabin Center during election period.
- 02Tours were part of educational workshops for soldiers.
- 03Restrictions prohibit military public relations activities unrelated to military, technical, or scientific topics two months before elections.
- 04From August 27, military interactions with civilians and visits to sites like Rabin Center are limited.
- 05Rabin Center focuses on commemorating Yitzhak Rabin and fostering respectful societal dialogue.
- 06IDF actions comply with laws ensuring neutrality during elections.
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