The IDF has announced plans to implement stricter measures to prevent unapproved donations from reaching soldiers, citing concerns over transparency, control, and safety. According to Major Tamir Yadai, commander of the Ground Forces, “The findings are very alarming and disturbing. There is no transparency, there is no control, no record of what exists and what does not. Some things are being done that border on criminal or endanger the forces.”
Despite repeated assurances from the IDF that there is sufficient equipment for all soldiers, frontline troops continue to report shortages and dangers posed by outdated and damaged gear. Israeli journalist Yinon Magal shared a photo of a soldier saying, “Everything I am wearing, head to toe, was donated, with the exception of my rifle.”
Still, the IDF has begun issuing warnings to soldiers and units, threatening disciplinary measures, including court-martial, for accepting donated equipment.
“The use of non-standard equipment, which has been assimilated into units outside the standard channels for assimilating equipment – may create a significant risk of ineffectiveness and/or safety hazard… Donated equipment that does not meet the IDF standard will be prohibited from use,” the IDF Spokesperson’s Office said.
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There were many, many donations of civilian gear that was not up to the safety standards required by the army. There are small details, like rain gear that have reflectors, that can create life threatening situations. Camo rain slicks for civilian hunters must have reflectors to prevent accidents. The military cannot have any reflectors.
Most gear donated went to good use. Now that most shortages are covered, the IDF is learning, assessing and taking inventory.
the leftist traitors running the army would rather the soldiers go without equipment, than use donated gear.
The Israeli Courts, Gov. and Army are run by suicidal heretics this is the real reason Torah Jews cannot join the army.
There is a real issue with some of the equipment donated – it is not up to spec, and does not provide the required level of protection. Helmets, for example – the older helmets are properly protective, but are heavy – so the army has been changing to more modern “tactical” helmets, which are significantly lighter while providing the same (or greater) protection. These are in short supply, though, so a number of truly well-meaning civilians went out and purchased what were sold as tactical helmets on the open market and donated them. Problem is that these were not at the strength level required – you could tell because while real tactical helmets are quite rigid, these had a notable amount of flex to them – meaning that those who used them in battle were not nearly as well protected as they should have been.
It’s because of things like this that the army is now getting stricter.
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Who exactly is making these declarations and decisions? “The IDF” isn’t a person. We need real accountability from whoever is making the decision to deprive our soldiers of essential equipment, either from IDF supplies or from donations.
Unlike 1947-1949 (when the Israelis used a large amount of war surplus materials donated or purchased abroad), the IDF is a modern army. It is doubtful if any gifts of anything such as military equipment were needed. If the IDF were so unprepared and under-supplied (which can onoly happen if under funded), it probably suggests that their ability to protect the medinah is coming to an end.