Donations

An Israeli widower has filed a 309,000 shekel lawsuit against a crowdfunding company, accusing it of exploiting a fatal family fire to raise donations without authorization and withholding a 40 percent commission.

Within 48 hours, 2.5 million shekels were raised for Aviahu, a severely wounded Golani soldier who fought in the October 7 attacks. The funds will support his ongoing rehabilitation and home adaptations.

Headstart crowdfunding platforms raised 117 million NIS across 1,232 war-related campaigns since October 7, 2023, reflecting unprecedented public solidarity and civic action in Israel.

Thai authorities arrested the abbot of a historic 14th-century temple and his partner over the alleged embezzlement of millions in donations, alongside leaked footage of a celibacy breach.