If your revenue dropped during the fighting months of Operation Rising Lion, you are probably eligible for compensation from the State of Israel. Claim submissions opened on May 17, 2026, and advance payments of 80% of the expected compensation have already been paid since May 5, 2026. The problem: most small businesses either do not apply at all, or apply too late and lose significant amounts of money.
Who Is Eligible
- A revenue decrease of 25% or more during the fighting months (March–April 2026 compared to the average revenue of the previous 3 months).
- An active business that continued operating during the war period (not a complete shutdown).
- Proper VAT reports for the relevant months.
Special Tracks
- Small businesses with annual revenue up to ₪300,000 qualify for a fast-track process with reduced documentation requirements.
- Businesses with revenue up to ₪107,000 are eligible for a fixed grant without needing to prove a revenue decrease.
Required Documents Checklist
- VAT reports for the fighting months and the three months before them.
- Profit and loss report, if your financial system can generate one.
- Explanation of indirect damages: Were orders canceled? Were clients on unpaid leave? Did suppliers shut down? Write 3–5 sentences.
- Bank account details for payment.
Why You Should Request the Advance Payment Instead of Waiting for the Full Compensation
The full compensation amount is determined after review, which can take 60–90 days. An advance payment of 80% is usually paid within 14–21 days after submitting the request, based on your VAT reports. Business owners who wait for the “full compensation” lose three months of cash flow. Take the advance payment — the remaining balance will be settled later.
Three Common Mistakes That Cause Rejection
- Revenue decline due to another reason
- If your revenue had already dropped before the war (for example, a major client left or you closed a branch), it becomes harder to prove that the decline was caused by the war.
- Double reporting
- If you already received grants related to “Swords of Iron” or reserve duty compensation, make sure you are not applying for the same months twice. The compensation fund cross-checks data with the National Insurance Institute and the Israel Tax Authority.
- Lack of documentation
- “We had fewer customers” is not enough.
- “We received 12 deliveries compared to 47 during the same month last year” is enough.
How Fullness Helps With the Application
Fullness generates a revenue comparison report in one click (month vs. month, or month vs. 3-month average), including detailed orders, invoices, and collections. The report is formatted specifically for submission to the compensation fund. Business owners who used it during 2024 (“Swords of Iron” compensation claims) reported reducing preparation time from 3–4 hours to less than 30 minutes.