A controversy erupted over the disclosure that Israel has been selling foreign workers gas masks considered unsuitable for the country’s citizens. Channel Two Television reported Tuesday that hundreds of gas mask made before 1984 were being sold to foreign workers, even though the Israeli army urged Israelis to exchange any kits manufactured before this date.
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