What It Is About
IDF soldiers reported feeling unwell after unknowingly consuming cookies laced with drugs. The cookies were mysteriously donated by an unknown civilian to a military base.
Why It Matters
This incident underscores the importance of stringent food donation policies within the military to safeguard the health and safety of soldiers. The IDF is taking prompt action to investigate the occurrence and prevent any future incidents.
Details
According to Israeli media reports, the incident occurred over the weekend when soldiers at a military base in southern Israel ate cookies donated by a civilian. Soon after consuming the cookies, three soldiers began to feel ill and sought immediate medical attention.
It is believed that the cookies were spiked with hash, a potent cannabis concentrate. Following initial treatment, the soldiers have been released from medical facilities and their health has shown improvement.
Response and Policy Changes
In response to the incident, the IDF has announced that they will re-evaluate and refresh regulations concerning food donations. “An investigation by the military police is underway. Irregular food donations should not be accepted,” an IDF spokesperson stated, emphasizing the necessity of strict measures to avoid similar future incidents.
This story was first published on jpost.com.