Released IDF soldier benefits: the full list

Last checked: October 2026. Amounts change, so always confirm with the official source.

The short answer

Everyone who served at least 12 months gets a release grant, a personal deposit, extra tax credit points and a year of free public transport. On top of that there's the preferred-work grant, a free degree for combat soldiers and some other groups, an arnona exemption and more.

Money

Release grant: cash for every month you served. Automatic, within 60 days. Spend it on anything.
Personal deposit: money for approved things (studies, a home, a business, a wedding, driving lessons) for 5 years. After that it goes to your bank.
Preferred-work grant: ₪11,461 (2026) for 6 months in a field the country needs.
Unemployment pay: up to 70 days, after 6 full months of work in your first year out.

Studies

Mimadim Lelimudim: up to 100% of university tuition, for combat soldiers with a Gold discharge and some other groups.
A free first year in the periphery if you lived in the Negev, the Galilee or a priority area.
Mechina, practical engineering, professional courses and finishing your bagrut: free or partly funded.

Taxes and daily life

Tax credit points: up to about ₪484 less tax a month, for 3 years.
Free public transport for a year from discharge.
No Bituach Leumi payments for the 2 months after your discharge month, if you're not working.
Arnona exemption for your first 4 months, on up to 70 m².

Groups with extra rights

Lone soldiers, olim, national-service graduates and reservists get extra benefits. Each has its own guide below.

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Common questions

Where can I see what I'm owed?

In your personal area on the website of the Directorate for Released Soldiers and Reserves. It shows your grant, deposit balance and Mimadim registration. Questions: call *5266.

Do non-combat soldiers get anything?

Yes. Everyone who served 12+ months gets a release grant, a deposit, lower income tax and a free year of public transport. National-service graduates get most of these too.