Israeli Channel 12 reported that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has frozen all military appointments for a month and ordered a review of the 'Translation Committee.' This decision was made after it was revealed that committee members made a serious error in translating a scholarship application for soldier-graduates, resulting in 25 of them being denied funding. The application, submitted by the mother of one of the soldiers, requested a scholarship for her son. However, the translator misinterpreted the request and translated it as an application for scholarships for 25 soldiers. As a result, the scholarship committee rejected the application, deeming it ineligible. The error was only discovered after the soldier's mother contacted the defense minister's office. Gallant ordered an investigation into the incident and to hold those responsible accountable. He also instructed the army's chief of staff to review all document translation procedures to prevent similar errors in the future. 'This error is unacceptable,' Gallant said. 'We cannot afford to lose talented soldiers due to carelessness or incompetence.' The Translation Committee was established several years ago to assist soldier-graduates in obtaining scholarships and other financial support. Committee members are responsible for translating documents from Hebrew to English and other languages. The scholarship application error is not the only instance of committee members making mistakes. It has been previously reported that they incorrectly translated other documents, leading to delays in application processing and funding denials. The Israeli Ministry of Defense has not yet commented on the situation. However, according to a source in the ministry, an internal investigation has already begun. Its findings are expected to be presented to the defense minister soon. If it is determined that the error was the translator's fault, disciplinary action may be taken against them. Additionally, the Ministry of Defense may revise the composition of the Translation Committee. It is possible that new members with more experience and qualifications will be added. This incident has once again raised the issue of translation quality in the Israeli army. Experts believe that to improve the situation, it is necessary to invest in translator training and implement stricter quality control procedures. It has also been proposed to create a special department responsible for checking translated documents. In any case, the Israeli Ministry of Defense must take urgent measures to ensure that such errors do not happen again. Soldiers who have served in the army deserve to have their applications considered carefully and professionally. Translation errors can cost them their future and career opportunities. Therefore, it is crucial that the army employs only highly qualified specialists capable of performing their work at a high level.
