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IDF Lacks DNA Samples for 20,000 Soldiers Amid Supply Dispute
How 3 Israeli newsrooms (in Russian, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago
What happened
The IDF is missing DNA samples for about 20,000 soldiers due to a shortage of collection cards, reportedly caused by a funding dispute between the military rabbinate and the medical corps.
- 01IDF lacks DNA samples for 20,000 soldiers.
- 02Samples are vital for identification in case of death or injury.
- 03Shortage is due to a dispute over purchasing materials.
- 04Combat unit soldiers drafted in July/August are affected.
- 05Collection halted months ago over supply issues.
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