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Israel Proposes Extended Unpaid Leave Model Amid Conflict

3/22/2026

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The Israeli Ministry of Finance proposed a new unpaid leave model through April with unemployment benefits.
The proposal differs from previous plans offering only a week of unpaid leave.
Legislation should be fast-tracked before the Passover holiday, and compensation plans for businesses may take longer.
If the conflict ends unexpectedly, benefits could be adjusted by rapid legislation.

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Story summary

The Israeli Ministry of Finance proposed a new unpaid leave model through April with unemployment benefits.
The proposal differs from previous plans offering only a week of unpaid leave.
Legislation should be fast-tracked before the Passover holiday, and compensation plans for businesses may take longer.
If the conflict ends unexpectedly, benefits could be adjusted by rapid legislation.