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Israel Unveils $460 Million Plan to Support High-Tech and Export Sectors Amid Shekel Strengthening

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First reported by Globes · 23 minutes ago

What happened

Israel's Finance Ministry announced a 1.6 billion shekel plan to support high-tech and export sectors affected by the strong shekel. The program includes grants for startups, industrial equipment investments, and expanded tax benefits to maintain competitiveness and growth.

  • 01Israel launches a 1.6 billion shekel plan to aid high-tech and export sectors amid shekel strength.
  • 02One billion shekels allocated for rapid grants to startups and growth companies to extend operations.
  • 03An interministerial committee will review high-tech sector competitiveness for 2027 budget planning.
  • 04175 million shekels dedicated to advanced industrial machinery via grants under investment laws.
  • 0525 million shekels to support exporters through expanded Export Institute activities and grants.
  • 06Accelerated depreciation tax benefits expanded for export-oriented industrial firms, valued at 360 million shekels.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew6 minutes ago
Israel Unveils $460 Million Plan to Support High-Tech and Export Sectors Amid Shekel Strengthening
WallaCenter · Hebrew15 minutes ago
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich Launches $460 Million Aid Plan for High-Tech and Export Sectors
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew23 minutes ago
Israeli Finance Ministry Unveils 1.6 Billion Shekel Aid Package for High-Tech Sector

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