Lack of sleep is the biggest problem currently facing observers, mainly women, the report said.
Living and working conditions for IDF observers at Keziot base protecting Israel’s southern border are poor, reports said on Thursday marif Report.
The report stated that IDF observers did not receive hot meals while on duty. Observer parents told marif Observers are not allowed to leave their posts to go to the cafeteria during their shift and are not allowed to take food out of the cafeteria for consumption.
The staff room at their base is completely empty with no furniture, so it cannot be used for recreation or work.
The report also said the soldiers were sent home only every 18 days and were forced to wear dirty uniforms because the base’s laundry facilities had been out of order for weeks. Parents also told us that many of the toilets were broken Marif.
Lack of sleep due to harassment by male soldiers
Lack of sleep is the biggest problem currently facing observers, mainly women, the report said. They worked all night and were unable to get proper sleep outside of working hours because the male soldiers stationed near the women made a lot of noise and even threw objects at the observer’s windows.
Israel Defense Forces observers during training (illustration). (Source: Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson Unit)
In response to the complaints, the IDF Spokesperson Unit said:
“this [female] The soldiers moved into new, renovated housing about a month ago. Furniture is expected to arrive as part of the transition process, including washers and dryers. So far, the soldiers have used washing machines in the old building. The machine was disconnected yesterday and a suitable solution will be provided as soon as possible. “
“There are no known issues with the food supply,” the IDF added. “In addition to the mess hall, soldiers have access to a separate kitchen with cooking supplies and ingredients… The issue of repairing the broken toilets is being addressed.”
Finally, referring to complaints of harassment by male soldiers, the IDF said, “Discussions have been held to adjust the conduct of all soldiers at the base accordingly.”