Overview
- Haaretz reports the IDF selected the Mitsubishi Outlander for officers with large families, with deliveries expected in the coming months.
- The military now bars Chinese-made models near sensitive bases, though some MG cars still operate inside Tel Aviv’s Kirya compound, according to the report.
- Israel National News previously reported the Chief of Staff ordered the collection of Chinese-made cars issued to officers and halted further distribution.
- Earlier estimates cited about 700 affected vehicles, mostly Chery Tiggo 8 seven-seaters that had been widely allocated to officers.
- Defense sources cited by Israel National News say additional steps under review include tagging such cars, perimeter parking rules, and mandatory ownership reporting.