Cultural events have not been held in Israel for almost a year, but it seems that the IDF conducts itself according to various guidelines. • The soldiers claimed that they were obliged to attend a show that took place in a closed hall.
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The theater halls and performance complexes have been closed since March, but in the IDF, the soldier-singer Yonatan Margi performed in front of soldiers in a closed hall at the Tel Hashomer base.
From the testimonies of the soldiers who spoke with Carmela Menashe from here 11, it appears that the performance took place inside a hall in front of about 60 male and female soldiers, who they claimed were obliged to attend the show.
The soldiers expressed surprise at how, during a period of tightened closure, the army holds these events, contrary to the distance guidelines that apply to the entire population, and even forces soldiers to take part in them.
We emphasize that these are soldiers who go home every day and can infect family members and civilians.
"There were about 60 soldiers and civilians working in the IDF in the hall. We were told that participation is mandatory. Could the IDF's corona instructions be different?" The soldiers wondered. .
The IDF spokesman said: "The performance in question took place according to the IDF's instructions from the Corona. However, it was decided that from now until the end of the closure, performances by the military bands at IDF bases will be reduced.
The soldiers were not required to participate in the performance in question. "