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Israeli MKs Receive Over 300,000 Shekels During Four-Month Election Recess
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Calcalist · 3 hours ago
What happened
Israeli MKs begin a four-month election recess on July 17, 2026, receiving full salaries despite limited parliamentary activity. Outgoing MKs also get transition grants and benefits until the new Knesset forms in November.
- 01Israeli MKs start a four-month election recess on July 17, 2026, with limited parliamentary activity.
- 02Continuing MKs receive six months' salary totaling 312,000 shekels during the recess.
- 03Only three temporary Knesset committees will operate until full activity resumes in December.
- 0440-50 MKs are expected to retire due to party changes and election results.
- 05Outgoing MKs receive 210,000 shekels salary and retain benefits until the new Knesset convenes.
- 06Departing MKs get transition grants up to 312,000 shekels based on years served.
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