The government approved a compensation mechanism for Israeli airlines for empty flights conducted due to safety, security, and operational restrictions during Operation Roaring Lion. The compensation, up to 55 million shekels, will be formulated by the Transportation Ministry via the Civil Aviation Authority, with the Finance Ministry's consent, according to N12.
The Israeli government approved a compensation mechanism for Israeli airlines affected by Operation Roaring Lion, allocating up to 55 million shekels for empty flights necessitated by safety, security, and operational restrictions during the operation. The mechanism will be formulated by the Transportation Ministry through the Civil Aviation Authority, with the Finance Ministry's consent, according to N12.
This follows earlier state compensation efforts for damage incurred during the operation. As The Zioneer reported on June 30, the state had already committed to compensating airlines for some damages, with the total then estimated at tens of millions of shekels. The new approval sets a specific ceiling and formalizes the process. The compensation is part of a broader government response to economic damage from the operation, which also included grants for northern businesses and a dedicated claims track for affected communities.
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