Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reached a compromise on a bill to provide tax benefits and compensation for reservist combat soldiers, ending a legislative boycott by Smotrich's party. The agreement will advance the bill for final readings, including a clause to guarantee compensation for low-wage reservists starting in 2026. The legislation aims to address economic disparities among reservists and provide additional support based on service days and family status. The move follows weeks of political tension over the bill, with reservists voicing concerns about the financial and personal toll of extended service since October 7.
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