Cabinet okays money for self-employed, moves to give funds to disabled Israelis

2 April 2020, 3:13 pm

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The government approves a measure to give grants of NIS 6,000 to self-employed Israelis as they have been some of the hardest hit economically during the coronavirus pandemic, lacking the safety net provided by working for large companies.

The Prime Minister’s Office says the move was approved by the cabinet through a telephone vote. The funds will be handed out by the Tax Authority.

In addition, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to expand his proposed one-time stipend to Israeli families — of NIS 500 per child, up to four children — to also include disabled Israelis, who would receive NIS 500, his office says.