The compensations will be granted to bereaved families, hostages' families, residents of Ofakim, among others.
A total of more than 300,000 jobs have been lost in the West Bank since the war began, UNCTAD said, driving up the unemployment rate there from 12.9% to 32%.
Students began a strike of their own, initiated by Israel's National Student and Youth Council and the National Parent Leadership.
According to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, the change will not increase the state's budget deficit at year's end, since it will be offset by higher-than-expected national income from taxes.
MK Mickey Levy condemns Finance Minister Smotrich for missing the budget deadline and State Comptroller Englman for delaying the war report, urging immediate action and accountability.
The Teachers' Organization has suspended the strike to reduce disruption, resume classes, and continue negotiations, while maintaining some sanctions.
Smotrich’s religious economic policies could jeopardize Israel’s financial stability and future growth.
United Torah Judaism (UTJ) has threatened to boycott the Knesset plenum until their concerns over Haredi education funding are addressed.
Smotrich presented what he deemed the "central principles and budget framework," and did not lay out expected budgets in specific ministries.
Netanyahu's speech on his position on the Philadelphi corridor and hostage negotiations has drawn criticism and support.
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