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Israeli Commuters Can Claim Hundreds of Shekels Compensation via Rav-Kav Online

The Israeli Ministry of Transportation and Rav-Kav Online offer hundreds of shekels in compensation to public transport users with monthly passes during the "Roaring Lion" operation. Refunds vary by subscription type and can be claimed through multiple convenient methods until the end of 2026.

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  1. 01Ministry of Transportation and Rav-Kav Online offer refunds for monthly pass holders during "Roaring Lion" operation.
  2. 02Compensation can reach up to 684 shekels for combined monthly passes including train travel.
  3. 03Local-only monthly pass holders receive proportional refunds, sometimes tens of shekels.
  4. 04Families can accumulate thousands of shekels by claiming refunds for multiple users.
  5. 05Refunds can be claimed via free daily passes, discounts, or stored value credits on Rav-Kav cards.
  6. 06Claims are made at loading stations, by phone, or online, valid until end of 2026.
Translated and summarized by baba from Kikar HaShabbat, the latest report. Read Kikar HaShabbat’s original

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