Welfare

A new report by Bayit LeKol Yeled reveals that children in Israel face multiple intersecting risks, including neglect, violence, and emotional trauma alongside sexual abuse, highlighting the urgent need for a unified national strategy and clear governmental accountability.

Three more northern municipalities are joining the Machar welfare reinforcement program, backed by a multi-million budget aimed at upgrading local social services and assisting displaced residents.

An inside look at Tel Aviv's Mol HaYam shelter highlights the struggles of homeless men battling addiction, systemic shortages in welfare housing, and the bureaucratic hurdles of Israel's social services.

A court rejected an appeal over the emergency placement of two abused children, as Judge Asaf Zaguri criticized the mother's lawyer for pursuing a personal agenda despite parental consent.

Sara Dahan, a 28-year-old mother from Sderot, reflects on her harrowing journey from foster care and trauma to surviving the October 7 attacks, as she fights to rebuild her life and secure a future for her three children.

The National Insurance Institute is publishing digital brochures that consolidate information on rights, benefits, and perks in one place, with direct links to forms and services on their website. Targeted groups include discharged soldiers, senior citizens, victims of hostilities, and mothers.

After starting her professional career as a news editor at the "Hamal" website, the young journalist is joining the newspaper's team of reporters and will serve in a particularly sensitive role during the current days of emergency and crisis.

Beyond monthly payments, National Insurance Institute beneficiaries may be eligible for a wide range of discounts on electricity, municipal taxes, public transport, water, and medical services. Here is a guide to the key benefits and how to claim them.