Israeli Charitable Giving More Than Doubles Since October 7 Attacks
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Donations processed through the Israeli platform JGive have more than doubled since the October 7 attacks, rising from 160 million shekels annually to nearly 400 million last year. The focus of giving has shifted from emergency aid to long-term support for wounded soldiers and mental health, with donors seeking greater transparency.
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- Israeli donations via JGive platform more than doubled post-October 7.
- Annual donations grew from 160 million to nearly 400 million shekels.
- Charitable focus shifted to soldier rehabilitation and mental health.
- Donors now prefer direct contributions and demand more transparency.
- Recent holiday month saw 90,000 donations totaling 60 million shekels.
Charitable giving in Israel has more than doubled since the October 7 attacks, indicating a sustained wave of solidarity within the society. Ori Ben-Shlomo, the Director General of the donation platform JGive, reported that annual donations processed through the platform increased from approximately 160 million shekels before October 7, 2023, to around 330 million shekels in the immediate aftermath. This figure rose further to nearly 400 million shekels last year, with collections already showing an increase for 2026.
The nature of charitable needs has also shifted. Initially, donations focused on emergency aid, including food, equipment for soldiers, and support for evacuees. Currently, a larger portion of funds is directed towards the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers, mental health services, and long-term support for families and communities impacted by the war.
JGive has observed a change in donor behavior, with a preference for direct contributions to specific organizations or projects and increased demand for transparency regarding fund usage. Despite these shifts, public mobilization remains strong. In the most recent holiday month, JGive recorded nearly 90,000 donations totaling approximately 60 million shekels.
