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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Knesset advances bill to give financial aid to families of hostages, those missing since Oct. 7
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleCarrie Keller-Lynn is a former political and legal correspondent for The Times of Israel
The Knesset advances an emergency bill to extend rights traditionally given to the families of soldiers killed in the line of duty and to the families of terror victims to the families of hostages and the missing from October 7.
Families of hostages and missing persons would receive two months of extendable assistance, in addition to a quarterly financial grant, according to the proposal that cleared its first reading on Wednesday.
The bill applies to the families of all persons kidnapped or missing from October 7, including non-Israeli citizens who entered the country legally. Families of non-Israelis who entered Israel illegally can submit a request for assistance.
The Times of Israel Community.