Israeli media reported on the attempt of dozens of Israelis to obtain compensation and money from the government. According to the Israeli channel "Kan 11", the investigations department of the Israeli Insurance Corporation was surprised "when they realized that someone was trying to exploit one of the greatest tragedies in the history of Israel" 150 alleged survivors tried to exploit the attack in order to obtain a monthly salary for the rest of their lives and an initial grant of about 15,000 shekels (4,080 US dollars) for each participant.