IDF Ground Forces head Maj. Gen. Nadav Lotan visited the school of the Border Defense Corps, emphasizing the military’s commitment to improving the quality of service and conditions for soldiers, the IDF says.
During the visit, Lotan toured the base, inspected new infrastructure, and met with commanders and trainees, stressing the importance of proper training and the health and well-being of soldiers.
“Our role is to ensure a professional and high-quality framework for service,” Lotan said. “We are aware of existing gaps and are investing maximum resources to ensure that our soldiers receive the best and most appropriate conditions — this is our commitment.”
The statement and visit come after videos circulated on social media in recent days showing unsanitary conditions and deteriorating infrastructure on other IDF bases, though the Border Defense Corps school was not among the facilities depicted.
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