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Haifa Court Orders 250,000 Shekels Compensation for Fitness Studio Injury
A Haifa court awarded 250,000 shekels to a former IDF officer injured in a Tel Aviv fitness studio back injury accident, ruling the studio negligent for placing equipment unsafely.
War Compensation Appeals Halted Over Dispute With Tax Authority
Property tax appeals committees halted work on 10,000 war compensation appeals worth 5 billion shekels, citing a payment dispute with the Israel Tax Authority.
Supreme Court Rules Financing Banks Must Compensate Buyers for Construction Delays
The Supreme Court ruled that banks completing failed construction projects must honor buyer delay compensation from liquidation funds before collecting their own share.
Labor Court Orders 890,000 NIS Penalty for Missed Pension Deposits
A Beersheba Labor Court ordered a company to pay 890,000 NIS in compensation after failing to transfer pension funds for a 52-day employment period, breaking the worker's insurance continuity.
Grocery Delivery Delayed? Know Your Rights to Compensation Under the Law
Is a late grocery delivery entitled to financial compensation? Exploring the Technicians Law rules, waiting windows, and how consumers can claim up to 600 NIS for severe delays.
Gav-Yam Proposes New 4.36 Million Shekel Compensation Package for CEO Natali Mishan-Zakai
Gav-Yam real estate company proposed a new 4.36 million shekel equity compensation package for CEO Natali Mishan-Zakai, with total annual employment costs reaching 7.67 million shekels.
Holmes Place Ordered to Pay 250,000 Shekels to Worker in Labor Ruling
A Tel Aviv labor court ordered Holmes Place to pay 250,000 shekels to a maintenance worker for denied social benefits and wrongful termination after rejecting claims of external contracting.
National Insurance Officials Highlight Post-October 7 Budget Surge and Hostage Stipends
National Insurance Institute official Yrona Shalom discussed the rising deficit, surging compensation payments reaching 3.5 billion NIS, and lifetime stipends for terror victims and hostage survivors.
Israel Tax Authority Launches 2M NIS Compensation Pilot for Extortion Victims
The Israel Tax Authority launched a pilot program offering up to 2 million NIS in compensation for business owners suffering property damage due to extortion or police complaints.
Flydubai Passengers Face Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit After Hijacking Scare
Passengers from a recent flydubai hijacking attempt could receive up to $250,000 each in compensation under the Montreal Convention, according to aviation legal experts.
Prashkovsky Holdings Shareholders Approve New Three-Year Executive Pay Package
Prashkovsky Holdings shareholders approved a three-year compensation package for executives Yossi and Sharon Prashkovsky, setting their monthly gross salary at ₪162,000 alongside performance bonuses.
Jerusalem Court Orders 824,000 NIS Compensation for Volunteer's Walkway Fall
A Jerusalem court awarded 824,000 NIS to a doctoral graduate injured outside a mental health hostel. The association bears 75% liability and apartment owners 25%.
Tax Authority Demands 238M NIS Refund from Northern Businesses Amid Compensation Delays
The Israel Tax Authority demands the return of 238.4 million NIS in war compensation advances from thousands of northern businesses, while many owners report severe bureaucratic delays and ongoing financial distress.
Medical Experts Revise Assessments, Raising Accident Compensation to 5.2 Million NIS
Two court-appointed medical experts revised their disability assessments during a Lod court trial, raising compensation for a young traffic accident victim to 5.2 million shekels.
Jerusalem Senior Wins 100,000 NIS Compensation from Carrefour Over Truck Noise
An 86-year-old Jerusalem resident won 100,000 NIS in damages from Carrefour Israel after a 12-year legal battle over nighttime supply truck noise disrupting his home.
Injured on an Electric Scooter in Israel? Understanding Your Legal Rights
Electric scooters offer convenient urban mobility in Israel, but road hazards frequently cause severe accidents. Courts hold municipalities liable for poorly maintained infrastructure, awarding significant compensation to injured riders.
Booking.com Ordered to Pay Compensation Over Construction Noise in Rental
A court ordered Booking.com to pay 2,500 NIS in damages and legal fees after a family's Greek vacation rental turned out to be an active, noisy construction site.

Israel's Financial Report Reveals 231 Billion Shekels in Direct War Costs
The Accountant General's new financial report reveals that direct war expenditures totaled 231 billion shekels between 2023 and 2025, permanently shifting Israel's defense budget to roughly 8% of GDP and driving historic increases in compensation and reconstruction outlays.
You are entitled to 600 shekels: what you are owed for free that companies hide from you
Surprising consumer laws reveal how you can receive compensation of hundreds of shekels for a technician's delay, what you are entitled to if a call center does not answer, and how to avoid unnecessary charges.
CAL to Refund 4 Million Shekels to Customers: Who Is Eligible for Compensation
The settlement approved in court determines that CAL customers who previously received a temporary exemption from card fees may be eligible for a refund for one month. Who is included in the group, how much money will they receive, and what has changed since then?
"By mistake": Hotel replaced 10 of 17 wedding dishes, court orders compensation
A Chinese couple who paid in advance for a premium wedding catering package discovered after the event that they had received a cheaper menu due to staff error. The court ruled this a breach of contract and ordered the hotel to provide compensation.
SodaStream to Compensate Customers with 2.9 Million Shekels
In the motion to certify the lawsuit against the company, it was claimed that it prevents customers who purchased subscriptions for gas cylinders from utilizing their balance towards the end of the subscription period. The company claimed that customers are free to use the entire quantity. The court approved a settlement agreement reached between the parties, according to which SodaStream will...
Precedent-setting ruling: Dance teacher to pay over 1.2 million shekels in compensation to victim
The court ruled that Kirill Chaikin-Shachaf, known as "Kirill Art", a dance teacher convicted of raping his student Yuval Raz when she was a teenager, must pay her 705,321 shekels in compensation. The total damages were estimated at 1,268,128 shekels, with deductions made for criminal compensation and National Insurance Institute benefits.
Insurance company stalled, judge loses patience: ruling on compensation
Ayalon was ordered to pay special interest and legal expenses after failing to transfer 20,000 shekels to the plaintiff that it had already acknowledged. Despite its own expert confirming a 10% psychiatric disability following an accident, the company withheld payment. The result: an additional 12,500 shekels in interest.
Police broke into the wrong apartment: court ruled against them
A police force forcibly broke into a storage room door in Tel Aviv during a search, and only afterwards did it turn out that the premises were not the target of the operation at all. The court partially accepted the property owner's lawsuit and ordered the state to pay him 7,400 shekels, including legal expenses.
Brutally attacked by classmates, hospitalized - and will be compensated with hundreds of thousands of shekels
The teenager was stripped and attacked by students who treated him with aggressive violence - while inside the school during the lunch break. After being discharged from the hospital, he suffered from severe anxiety that led to suicidal thoughts. Although the municipality and the Ministry of Education tried to distance themselves from the incident - they will compensate the student with 420...
Pregnant woman suffered a miscarriage after falling on the road - court orders compensation
The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court ruled that the Zemer Local Council and the telecommunications company Bezeq are liable for an incident that led to a pregnant woman's miscarriage. The court apportioned 80% of the liability to the council and 20% to Bezeq.
Ministry of Defense demands 30 million shekels in compensation from Aerodrome for failure to meet tender conditions
The Ministry of Defense has demanded 30 million shekels in compensation from drone manufacturer Aerodrome for failing to meet tender conditions. The ministry has expressed willingness to negotiate to avoid a legal battle.
Treasury absent from discussions: tens of millions for protection racket victims remain frozen
Despite a government decision, the Ministry of Finance has failed to attend meetings on combating protection rackets led by Itamar Ben Gvir. Two months after the pilot project was announced, no funds have been transferred to affected businesses.
Baby at Sheba Hospital dies from aggressive bacteria - parents to be compensated with 2 million shekels
A baby born in good condition at Sheba Tel HaShomer Hospital contracted a deadly bacteria and died a few days later. The court determined that there was a negligent delay in medical treatment and that the hospital failed to prove it took sufficient measures to prevent infection in the ward, and ordered compensation for the parents.
InterCure to receive 230 million shekels in compensation for October 7 damages; stock soars
InterCure has reached a final settlement with the Israel Tax Authority for 230 million shekels in compensation for damages sustained during the October 7 attack. Following the announcement, the company's stock jumped by 34% on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
Defective fuel disabled a new car: station to pay 26,000 shekels in compensation
The Magistrate's Court in Netanya ruled that fuel that did not meet standards at a Paz gas station in Bat Yam, managed by the Rametop company, caused the breakdown of a five-month-old hybrid Toyota. The company will compensate the car owner and the insurance company AIG.
Was your connecting flight cancelled? You might be entitled to compensation
The court approved a settlement in a class action lawsuit against Flydubai. Passengers who purchased a connecting ticket but failed to reach their final destination due to a segment cancellation will be eligible for additional refunds via financial vouchers.
Supergas Power: Consumer Compensation and Half-Year Financial Results
Supergas Power reports a 26% revenue increase to 493 million shekels and the sale of its gas operations for 395 million shekels. Consumers are set to receive over 31 million shekels in compensation as part of a settlement agreement.
Court Orders Club Brawl Participants to Pay Compensation to Victim
Seven and a half years after a nightclub assault that left a young man requiring complex jaw surgery, a court has approved a settlement agreement awarding the victim 335,050 shekels in compensation.
Meitav to return 1.2 million shekels to members: Who is eligible?
Meitav raised management fees for members in the default pension fund during the first 10 years, despite the Capital Market Authority prohibiting it. As part of a settlement, Meitav will return money to 10,500 customers, totaling 1.2 million shekels. Active savers will receive the refund in the form of an exemption from management fees for 7 months.
The State to Compensate Building Offender with 200,000 Shekels
During the demolition of an unauthorized structure in East Jerusalem, the ceiling of an additional floor was damaged, which was not included in the order, even though it was also illegal. The court ruled that the state was negligent.
After 7 years: Max will pay 26.6 million shekels in compensation — who is eligible
Following a prolonged legal battle that began back in 2019, a settlement agreement was submitted to the District Court, deciding that the company Max It Finance will compensate businesses. Which businesses will receive an automatic refund?
Elderly man injured, and Jerusalem Municipality defended itself: "He wasn't wearing glasses"
An 83-year-old visually impaired man tripped over debris in the Har Homa neighborhood and required surgeries and long rehabilitation. The municipality claimed it was not responsible, but the court ruled: it will compensate him with 350,000 NIS.
Teenager injured on swing in unfinished park awarded 140,000 shekels in damages
The court ruled that the Julis local council is liable for the accident due to negligence in securing the site. The teenager was assigned 10% contributory negligence for entering the park despite knowing it was under construction.
A 5 million shekel explosion: The conflict that entangled Max Stock
The District Court ruled on a stormy conflict that lasted eight years, rejected the chain's claims, and determined that it will compensate the franchisee with millions of shekels following the unlawful cancellation of an agreement.
Horror in the morgue: Harvard to compensate families with $53 million
The morgue manager at Harvard Medical School spent years stealing and selling donated body parts on the black market. Following his eight-year prison sentence, the university has agreed to a $53 million settlement to resolve lawsuits from families who accused the institution of negligence.
Did you own an old iPhone? Check if you are owed compensation
Nine years after the iPhone throttling scandal, Apple will pay 10 million shekels as part of a settlement agreement approved in Israel, with the maximum compensation per eligible device standing at 1,890 shekels. A website has been launched where users can check their eligibility and submit an online claim form.
Homebuyer wins compensation after discovering dozens of construction defects
Missing shutters, uninsulated piping, cracks, and dampness—a court in Kfar Saba has ordered a contractor to pay compensation to an apartment buyer. The judge ruled that by ignoring the buyer's requests, the company forfeited its right to repair the defects itself.
Hezbollah struggles to survive: Money is running out, compensation is delayed, and residents are furious
New testimonies reveal the dire situation within the terrorist organization: Lebanese residents report that Hezbollah is struggling to survive as funds run dry and promised compensation for damaged homes remains unpaid. Lina, a resident of the Bekaa region, stated that she has given up on receiving the promised funds and will have to cover repair costs herself.
Wizz Air Compensation for Israelis: Eligible Customers to Receive Benefits
Following a class action lawsuit against Wizz Air over flight cancellations to Israel, 277 customers will receive a three-month membership extension. The court ruled that the proceedings provided tangible benefits to the affected group.
Compensation in the hundreds of shekels: Tax Authority opens application process
The Compensation Fund is opening the option to file claims for war damages and loss of wages, with the daily compensation amount potentially reaching hundreds of shekels for each absent employee.
Charged for a service they did not request: Hot Mobile to pay 15 million shekels in compensation
The Tel Aviv District Court has approved a class action settlement against Hot Mobile, providing compensation to approximately 785,000 subscribers charged for an "international calls package" they did not request. Although the Attorney General opposed the settlement, the court approved it while staying execution pending a potential appeal.
Motorcyclist wins compensation from Netivei Israel after accident
A motorcyclist driving without insurance lost control due to potholes on Highway 70. The court ruled that Netivei Israel must pay him approximately a quarter of a million shekels for negligence in road maintenance.
Netivei Israel to pay about a quarter of a million shekels to a scooter rider injured by potholes
The Haifa Magistrate's Court has ordered Netivei Israel to pay approximately 250,000 shekels to a scooter rider for injuries caused by poor road maintenance on Highway 70.