BREAKING NEWS

Israel sets aside a billion shekels for IDF reservists

No less than a billion shekels will be allocated for payments and grants given to Israelis serving in reserve duty during Operation Swords of Iron, the Finance and Defense ministries announced Thursday.

As part of the funds, reservists will receive a one-time payment of up to NIS 1,100. Reservists with children under the age of 14 will receive an additional grant of NIS 2,000.