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IDF Halts DNA Collection for Recruits Amid Budget Dispute
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First reported by Mako · 2 days ago
What happened
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that around 20,000 new recruits, including combat soldiers, have not had DNA samples taken due to a budget dispute over preservation equipment between the IDF Rabbinate and the Medical Corps. The IDF stated the issue is being addressed and samples will be collected soon.
- 0120,000 IDF recruits lack DNA samples due to budget dispute.
- 02Combat soldiers drafted in July and August are affected.
- 03Dispute is between IDF Rabbinate and Medical Corps.
- 04Shortage of preservation equipment caused the halt.
- 05IDF confirms issue and promises samples will be collected.
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