Overview
- The military has started collecting roughly 600–700 vehicles, mostly seven-seat Chery Tiggo 8 models issued to senior officers since 2022.
- Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir signed the order initiating the process, with completion expected by the end of March 2026.
- The recall follows an existing prohibition on Chinese-made cars entering IDF bases and a halt to further distribution pending review.
- Mitsubishi Outlanders have been reported as the planned replacements for officers with large families, according to Walla as cited by Haaretz.
- Officials cite risks that in-vehicle cameras, microphones, GPS and telematics could leak sensitive information, though no public technical evidence has been released; the step mirrors restrictions in the United States and the United Kingdom.