Overview
- The military has begun collecting roughly 600–700 vehicles under an order signed by Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, starting with officers in sensitive posts.
- Chinese-made cars are barred from entering military bases, and further distribution to officers has been halted pending a risk review.
- Most affected vehicles are seven-seat Chery Tiggo 8 or Tiggo 8 Pro models provided to lieutenant colonels and colonels since 2022.
- Reports say the recalled fleet will be replaced with Mitsubishi Outlanders supplied to the army in the coming months.
- No public evidence of espionage has been presented, the IDF has declined comment, and completion of the recall is targeted by March 2026.