Female ‘Israeli’ soldiers suffer diarrhea, vomiting at base from dirty kitchens: Hebrew media
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About 30 female ‘Israeli’ commanders and recruits at the Sde Boker Gadna base in southern ‘Israel’ have fallen ill in recent days with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, prompting a temporary halt to training activities.
According to a report in Hebrew media, the scale of the outbreak led officials to suspend training on Monday.
Affected soldiers and commanders underwent medical examinations at the base, with completion of the checks set as a condition for resuming activities.
A minibus carrying some of those with similar symptoms left the base for treatment at a local clinic.
The Sde Boker base primarily hosts candidates for military service participating in week-long Gadna programs, which introduce young people to army life.
It has also been accommodating some training courses normally held at the ‘Israeli’ Air Force’s Ovda base due to operational constraints there in recent months.
One Air Force recruit who has been at the base in recent weeks criticized the conditions, stating:
“The kitchens here are filthy and full of insects and cockroaches, and it was only a matter of time before this happened.”
In response, the ‘Israeli’ military said: “Over the past several days, a number of soldiers at the Sde Boker base sought medical treatment after feeling unwell. All soldiers who reported symptoms received initial medical treatment at the base.”
The military added that claims suggesting recruits were barred from the dining hall were inaccurate, noting that “all soldiers are receiving food in accordance with their medical condition” and that those who complained are receiving tailored care.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.
