Jerusalem, 2 March, 2026 (TPS-IL) — In view of Operation “Roaring Lion” against Iran, and its impact on the economy, and following the shutdown of large areas across the country in accordance with the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Home Front Command’s directives, the Banking Supervision Department at the Bank of Israel has established a support framework for populations directly affected by the fighting as of February 28, 2026.
The goal is to provide immediate cash-flow relief and help maintain the proper functioning of the economy, alongside additional measures being taken to ease the situation. The framework sets out minimum conditions for loan deferrals, and each bank may expand these terms for the benefit of its customers upon request.
Participation in the framework will be available between March 16, 2026, and April 16, 2026, and the program may be extended or expanded depending on security developments and emerging needs. Banks wishing to implement the framework earlier or to allow customers to submit requests ahead of time may do so, and will inform their customers accordingly. Customers may submit requests to join the framework until April 16, 2026.