Benji, an IDF soldier from Unit 5032, reports that the verified fundraising campaign for protective vests is just $4,000 short of its goal, and issues a final appeal during the Tisha B'Av campaign. The tax-deductible fundraiser aims to equip the unit before a critical mission, according to the soldier's update.
Benji, an IDF soldier from Unit 5032, issued a final Tisha B'Av appeal on Friday morning, stating that the verified fundraising campaign for bulletproof vests is just $4,000 short of its goal. The campaign, first reported by The Zioneer earlier today, aims to equip the unit before a critical mission. The soldier urged donors to help close the gap, noting that the tax-deductible fundraiser is verified.
The appeal is the latest in a series of soldier-led crowdfunding efforts for protective equipment, as The Zioneer has previously reported on similar campaigns from reserve units and Sayeret Tzanchanim soldiers operating in Lebanon. The IDF has not publicly commented on the equipment shortages cited in these appeals.
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