Following the situation in the south: We have compiled a number of questions on issues that are important for us to know during an emergency.
Hamas terrorists return to the Gaza Strip after infiltrating Israeli territory
Who do you turn to regarding compensation for damage to private and business property?
A spokesperson for the Tax Authority announced that in light of the security situation in the State of Israel, the Tax Authority today (Saturday) opened the center of the compensation fund that handles the direct damage caused to the homes and private and business property of citizens of the State of Israel. The Call Centre will be available for public inquiries today (Saturday) from 15:00 to 19:00, and on the following days from 08:15 to 19:00, until further notice.
You can call the hotline at *4954.
What happens with the flights?
Foreign airlines were advised not to fly to the country for the next 48 hours. You can check the Airports Authority's website at all times.
Meanwhile, following the war that began this morning, many airlines have already canceled flights from Israel and to Israel. Among the companies that canceled, there are also large companies that are very active at Ben Gurion Airport.
Ben Gurion Airport (archive), photo: Yossi Zeliger
According to Ben-Gurion Airport's flight schedule, Wizz Air has already canceled flights to and from Budapest, Warsaw and Athens. Transavia and easyJet cancelled flights to and from Amsterdam, Lufthansa cancelled flights to and from Munich and Frankfurt, and more.
Ben Gurion Airport remains open as of now and there is no expectation of its closure. Many airlines continue to fly despite the situation and some have even added rescue flights, one of which is Israel's Arkia.
Many airlines, including Israir, Turkish, El Al, Arkia, TUS and more, announced the easing of changes and cancellations in flight ticket conditions following the war.
At the same time, the Brown hotel chains, Israel Canada, Africa Israel, Fattal and more, announced discounts and easing cancellations and changes for vacationers who want to arrive or cancel their stay in hotels.
In addition, Eshet Tours, Issta, Diesenhaus and other companies have already announced easing cancellations and changes for those who have already booked flights with those companies.
The Ministry of Transport will update, photo: Meir Partosh
What's going on with public transport?
Regarding public transportation activity, the Ministry of Transport will update in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines later today.
Is food shortage expected?
According to the Manufacturers Association, Israeli industry continues to operate under the state of emergency and under missile barrages, so there is no expected shortage of food or essential toiletries such as toilet paper on the shelves. The industry is expected to continue operating throughout the fighting, in accordance with Home Front Command directives.
No shortage of food is expected, Photo: GettyImages
I am a business owner/industrialist. Who do you turn to for information?
The Economy and Industry Hotline is open for inquiries by phone: *6150. Due to the security situation, the Ministry of Economy and Industry opened the Economy and Industry Center, which will provide a quick response to the needs that will arise from industry and businesses.
The center works in coordination with all the relevant entities, in order to provide the industrial and business sectors with a quick response in order to continue their continuous functioning. In addition, the hotline is available to provide any information and assistance required.
Due to the security situation, the Ministry of Economy and Industry is working to continue the orderly functioning of the economy, industry and businesses, and the continued orderly supply of essential products and services under the Ministry's responsibility.
Also online therapies (Zoom), photo: GettyImages
Is there assistance for anxiety victims?
According to the National Insurance Institute, assistance for anxiety victims will be approved by psychologists and social workers who specialize in treating trauma.
The treatments, also via online therapy (Zoom), in order to enable staying in or near protected areas in light of the sensitive security situation.
The assistance, inter alia, includes:
- immediate treatment funded by the National Insurance Institute
- up to 12 psychological treatments (if necessary, additional treatments will be approved)
- individual treatments, also adapted to children and families
- individual, couple or family therapy can be provided.
In the southern region – treatments are provided by resilience centers.
In the northern region - treatments are provided at the Resources Center.
In the central region - treatments are provided through NATAL and Amech.
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