''Shame and disgrace': Soldiers forced to travel to base in closed bus trunk

September 19, 2021   

At one of the central stations in Israel, soldiers were filmed today (Sunday) entering the trunk of a bus loaded with soldiers - just so they could get to the base on time. Obey the 'Torah' and celebrate Sukkot safely: This way you are 10 times more protected Synagogue schedule for the holidays of Tishrei: This is how you will adhere to health guidelines Tzachi Dabush, MK Nir Barkat's strategic advisor, posted the photos on his Twitter account and wrote: "This morning at one of the main stations in the country, soldiers enter the trunk of the bus to get to the base because there is no room on the bus like every Sunday. The driver closes the trunk and they make a two-hour trip in the closed trunk to get to the base on time. Seeing is not believing.".

This morning at one of the main stations in the country, soldiers enter the trunk of the bus to get to the base because there is no room on the bus like every Sunday. The driver closes the trunk and they make a two-hour trip in the closed trunk to get to the base on time. Seeing is not believing pic.twitter.com/hZtTHkjPYB

— Tsahi Daboush (@TsahiDaboush) September 19, 2021

Yossi Yehoshua, the military correspondent for Yedioth Ahronoth, tweeted: "The photos of the soldiers' transportation every Sunday and Thursday are a disgrace to the IDF. This is added to the medical and food problems and of course to the soldiers' salaries that have not been increased. The crisis among the soldiers and their parents is at its peak and is close to exploding. When that happens, it is not certain that it will be possible to fix it. Take care of the soldiers before Iran." MK Bezalel Smotrich attacked: "This is simply a disgrace. There are no capacity restrictions due to the coronavirus on public transportation and there is no excuse that justifies such photos. Madam Minister of Transportation, Merav Michaeli, for your attention." 'Egged' response: Disobedient, irresponsible soldiers took advantage of the commotion at the station and infiltrated the trunk without permission and hid there throughout the trip to Tel Aviv.

Egged's response: Disobedient, reckless, and irresponsible soldiers took advantage of the commotion at the station and infiltrated the trunk without permission and hid there throughout the trip to Tel Aviv. pic.twitter.com/oTZXSxy3d3

— Yossi Yehoshua (@YehoshuaYosi) September 19, 2021