Israel on Thursday banned its soldiers from traveling abroad over fear of infection with the novel coronavirus.
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“Military soldiers, in compulsory or permanent service, should not be allowed to travel abroad, for professional or personal reasons,” army spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a statement.
Set to come into effect on Friday, the decision was taken by Army Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi to avoid the widespread of virus and to maintain the operational and vital capabilities of the army.