Allegations of 'catastrophic' sanitary conditions have surfaced at the Haifa Naval Training Base in Israel, where an anonymous source claims that rats are a persistent problem in the kitchen. The source reported seeing as many as 13 rats in a single day, entering through holes in walls and air-conditioning ducts. Soldiers, numbering around 1,200, are affected as the rats have been seen gnawing through food containers, raising serious concerns about food safety. One particularly shocking incident involved a rat found inside a pot of food being prepared for soldiers. Despite the IDF's assurances that renovations and pest control measures, including weekly exterminator visits, are in place, the source expressed skepticism about their effectiveness. Kitchen staff have taken matters into their own hands by purchasing rat traps, citing ongoing infestations as a significant health risk. The IDF stated that routine inspections are conducted to maintain cleanliness and soldier health, and while renovations are ongoing, soldiers are currently receiving catered meals from an external provider.