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Israel Distributes First 2025 Work Grant Installment to 130,000 Recipients
How 9 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אורלי הררי
First reported by Mako · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
The Israeli Tax Authority is distributing the first 2025 Work Grant payment today, totaling 260 million shekels to 130,000 eligible low-income workers and parents, with applications still open for 2024 and 2026 grants.
- 01Israel transfers first 2025 Work Grant installment of 260 million shekels today.
- 02About 130,000 eligible recipients receive payments directly to their bank accounts.
- 03Grant targets low-income workers aged 21+ who are parents, and those 55+ regardless of children.
- 04Additional grant available since 2024 for parents of toddlers.
- 05Applications for 2024 grants accepted online until December 31, 2026.
- 06Women employees over 60 can apply for grants and advances for 2026 eligibility year.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
Full coverage · 9 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Israel Distributes First 2025 Work Grant Installment to 130,000 Recipients
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Israeli Tax Authority Disburses 260 Million Shekels to 130,000 Workers in First Work Grant Payment
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Israeli Tax Authority Distributes First 2025 Work Grant Payments to 130,000 Eligible Recipients
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Israeli Tax Authority Distributes First 2025 Work Grant Payments to 130,000 Eligible Workers
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Israeli Tax Authority Distributes 260 Million Shekels in Work Grants to 130,000 Eligible Citizens
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Israeli Tax Authority Distributes NIS 260 Million in Work Grants to 130,000 Eligible Recipients
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 15, 2026
Israeli Tax Authority to Distribute NIS 260 Million Work Grants to 130,000 Eligible Recipients
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