JERUSALEM – Israel on Thursday presented an one-year economic plan totaling 73 billion new shekels (about $21.1 billion) to help employees, self-employed persons and businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The plan, presented by Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Israel Katz, includes a social assistance grant for the self-employed up to 15,000 new shekels every two months, as well as grants for existing and new businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also includes the extension of unemployment benefit payments for an one-year period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The plan provides financial certainty for the coming 12 months, with a quick money in the bank account. This is a safety net for all Israeli citizens. The state will do whatever it takes to alleviate economic hardship,” Netanyahu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He admitted that the reopening of businesses, schools and other places with gatherings “was too early.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Israeli leader explained that the decision was made “because we listened to the plight of the citizens, and to get as many people back into work as possible.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I take responsibility for this step, as well as the responsibility to fix it,” Netanyahu said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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