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Border Police Soldiers Sentenced for Barbecuing on Shabbat

4/17/2026

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Story summary

Four Border Police soldiers, including two medics, were sentenced to 10 days in prison for barbecuing during Shabbat at the Beit Horon base.
The initial 20-day sentence was reduced after an appeal.
A non-commissioned officer reported the incident, prompting disciplinary action.
The Border Police supported the commanders' decision, labeling it a serious violation, while soldiers' families criticized the sentence as excessive given their clean records.

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Story summary

Four Border Police soldiers, including two medics, were sentenced to 10 days in prison for barbecuing during Shabbat at the Beit Horon base.
The initial 20-day sentence was reduced after an appeal.
A non-commissioned officer reported the incident, prompting disciplinary action.
The Border Police supported the commanders' decision, labeling it a serious violation, while soldiers' families criticized the sentence as excessive given their clean records.