The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reportedly suspended DNA collection from approximately 20,000 new recruits, including combat soldiers, due to a budgetary disagreement. The dispute centers around which branch—the Military Rabbinate or the Medical Corps—should fund the equipment necessary for preserving the DNA samples. These samples are crucial for identifying fallen soldiers. The lack of funding means the army is currently unable to fulfill this vital identification process for a significant number of new personnel. This oversight raises concerns about potential difficulties in identifying remains should these soldiers be killed in action. No resolution has been reached, leaving the situation unresolved and the recruits’ DNA uncollected. The Times of Israel first reported the issue.