Finance Committee Approves Expansion of Compensation for Businesses Affected in Operation "Roar of the Lion"
The Finance Committee approved the amendment to the regulations for compensating businesses affected by Operation "Roar of the Lion," including expanding eligibility to businesses in additional northern communities that were impacted by Home Front Command…
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The Knesset Finance Committee has expanded compensation eligibility for businesses in additional northern communities affected by Operation Sha'ag Ha'ari. The regulatory amendment covers damage from Home Front Command and Northern Command directives during May-June 2026. Businesses can now choose between revenue-based or salary-based compensation tracks. The move signals ongoing economic fallout from the operation and suggests the government anticipates continued need for business support in the region.