The Israel Tax Authority announced Sunday it has opened an online system for businesses in northern Israel to file compensation claims for indirect damages caused by Operation Northern Shield. The program covers businesses in frontline communities, the Upper Galilee, northern Golan Heights, as well as Katzrin and Kidmat Tzvi. Claims can be filed until September 24, 2026.
Compensation will be distributed through three main tracks: a revenue track, designed to compensate for lost profits in March-April 2026; a wage track, which will provide ₪550 for each day an employee was absent due to the security situation; and an agriculture track, which will grant farmers ₪13,615 for each worker employed in agricultural areas in eligible communities.
The Tax Authority emphasized that eligibility requirements include filing periodic VAT reports and withholding tax reports as required. The agency also said businesses that already received advance payments on compensation—an option made available in May—must now file a complete claim. Their final compensation amount will be offset by the advance already paid.
In addition, the authority opened a “red track” for claims, designated for businesses in frontline communities as defined by the Home Front Command’s defense policy. Claims under this track must be filed by August 24, 2026. Here too, final compensation will be calculated after deducting any advances paid, both under this track and under the nationwide advance payment track.