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Reserve Soldiers at Gush Etzion Base Attacked by Swarms of Bees and Wasps
How 5 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, Russian) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אלי קליין
First reported by Mako · Sep 3, 2026
What happened
Reserve soldiers at the Herodian base in Gush Etzion are being attacked by swarms of bees and wasps, leading to stings and confinement to living quarters. Despite efforts to resolve the issue, the problem persists as the insects' nest has not been found.
- 01Reserve soldiers at Gush Etzion base are under attack by bees and wasps.
- 02Multiple soldiers have been stung and are confined to living quarters.
- 03Soldiers with allergies lack accessible epinephrine auto-injectors.
- 04The IDF is aware and attempting to resolve the ongoing infestation.
- 05The insects' nest has not yet been located, prolonging the issue.
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