Knesset Approves Permanent Compensation for Employers of Reserve Soldiers

The Jerusalem Post views the Knesset's decision to permanently compensate employers of reserve soldiers as a crucial step in bolstering Israel's economic resilience and national security. This legislation, a significant achievement for Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin, moves beyond temporary measures to establish a stable, long-term framework.

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Passing this law today in the Knesset is a milestone in strengthening the economic resilience of the State of Israel.

This law is more than just financial compensation; it represents a fundamental commitment to the business sector, which bears a significant economic burden while its employees serve the nation. By providing certainty and stability, the government encourages businesses to continue supporting reservists, recognizing them as the "growth engine" that sustains the economy. This creates a vital "contract" between the state and the business community.

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The fronts of the conflict rely on a solid economic rear, and employers are the growth engine that sustains the economy. Fixing the reimbursement as a permanent provision creates business certainty and establishes a long-term contract between the state and the business sector.

From an Israeli perspective, this is not merely a policy decision but a reflection of our national ethos. Reservists are indeed the "backbone of Israel's security," as Defense Minister Gallant stated. This law acknowledges the sacrifices made not only by the soldiers but also by their employers and families. It ensures that those who enable our defense forces to operate effectively are not left behind, thereby strengthening national resilience in both routine and emergency times.

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We stand behind the reserve soldiers, their families, and the business owners who bear the national burden with a stable and permanent economic policy.

This permanent provision solidifies the state's "full, long-term commitment" to reservists, their families, and their employers. It sends a clear message that Israel values and supports all those who carry the national burden, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and mutual reliance that is essential for our continued existence and prosperity.

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Reservists are the backbone of Israel's security, and our responsibility is to stand behind those who enable them to serve repeatedly.