Knesset panel advances measure lowering bar to compensate workers furloughed by Iran war
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 17:21 UTC
- Sources: Times of Israel
A Knesset committee approved a proposal to shorten the qualifying period for unpaid leave compensation for workers affected by the Iran conflict. Times of Israel reports this follows pressure from business groups.
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