National Insurance Institute
Israeli-media coverage mentioning National Insurance Institute, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Amal Holdings Reports Profit Decline and Rising Costs Despite Dividend Payouts
Amal Holdings reported a decline in profits and rising expenses in Q2 despite revenue growth and continued dividend payments. The core home care segment showed a sharp profit drop…
Israeli Supreme Court Condemns Delay in Appointing National Insurance Institute CEO
The Israeli Supreme Court condemned the nearly four-year delay in appointing a permanent CEO for the National Insurance Institute, calling it a serious failure especially amid cur…
Only 300,000 of 3 Million Eligible Use Israel’s Transportation Justice Discount
Israel’s Transportation Justice reform grants a 50% fare discount to over 3 million peripheral residents, but only 300,000 have used it due to bureaucratic hurdles and spending th…
Israel Faces 800 Billion Shekel Deficit in National Insurance Fund by 2035
Israel's National Insurance Institute faces an 800 billion shekel deficit by 2035 due to rising life expectancy and benefit costs. While a reserve fund exists, it will be depleted…
Israeli Youth Graduate Without Essential Financial Literacy Skills, Experts Warn
Israeli high school students graduate well-versed in academics but lack essential financial literacy, including knowledge of social security, pensions, and employee rights. Expert…
Israel's National Insurance Advances September Benefit Payments Ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Israel's National Insurance Institute is advancing September benefit payments, including unemployment and long-term allowances, to early September ahead of Rosh Hashanah, aiming t…
Israel Provides Child Allowances to 1.3 Million Families, Impacting Work and Birth Rates
Israel supports 1.3 million families with child allowances and savings deposits, aiming to share child-rearing costs broadly. Research shows these payments influence parents' work…
Father of 6-Year-Old Stabbed to Death by Mother Seeks Support to Rebuild Life
Doron Hass, father of 6-year-old Liam who was fatally stabbed by his mother during a psychotic episode in Herzliya, is seeking financial and housing support to rebuild his life. H…
National Insurance Advances Holiday Pension Payments to Support Families Ahead of Jewish New Year
Israel's National Insurance Institute has advanced pension and allowance payments to September 8 and 22 to help beneficiaries prepare financially for Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot holi…
Maximizing Compensation for Work Disability and General Disability Benefits in Israel
In Israel, individuals disabled by illness or injury often receive both National Insurance general disability pensions and private loss of work capacity insurance. Whether these b…
Legal Guide Explains Common Pitfalls and Compensation for Motorcycle Accident Victims in Israel
Motorcycle accident victims in Israel face unique legal and medical challenges due to hidden injuries and insurance tactics. Early legal representation is vital to navigate compen…
Russian Scam Gang Defrauds Elderly Israelis of Over One Million Shekels
A gang called the "Russian Scam" defrauded elderly Israelis of Russian origin, stealing over one million shekels in cash and jewelry by impersonating government officials and usin…
IDF Disabled Veteran Sues Harel Insurance Over Denied Nursing Care Benefits
An 80-year-old disabled IDF veteran with cancer is suing Harel Insurance for nearly 119,000 shekels after his nursing care claim was denied without a medical exam, based on survei…
Israel Revises Eligibility Criteria for Disabled Parking Permits to Focus on Functional Assessment
Israel is revising disabled parking permit rules to require functional assessments alongside medical documentation, affecting hundreds of thousands of permit holders. About one-th…
Understanding Medical Rights in Israel: Eligibility and How to Claim Benefits
In Israel, many eligible individuals with significant medical conditions miss out on benefits due to lack of awareness and the need for proactive claims. Eligibility is assessed b…
AI Tool Helps Israelis Detect and Avoid SMS Phishing Scams
An AI-based tool developed in Israel helps users identify SMS phishing scams by analyzing suspicious messages in real time, providing risk assessments to prevent fraud.
Israeli Law Recognizes Commuting Car Accidents as Work Accidents with Dual Compensation Rights
Israeli law treats car accidents during the usual commute as both traffic and work accidents, granting victims dual compensation rights from the National Insurance Institute and v…
Five Essential Steps to Take Immediately After a Workplace Accident in Israel
Following a workplace accident in Israel, injured workers should seek immediate medical care, document the incident, report it to their employer, verify all records, and file a ti…
Israel's National Insurance to Disburse Monthly Child Allowance to Hundreds of Thousands
Israel's National Insurance Institute will pay the monthly child allowance to families on June 20, automatically covering children under 18 regardless of income. The allowance var…
Tel Aviv Court Awards Over 4 Million Shekels to Motorcyclist Severely Injured Crossing Red Light
The Tel Aviv District Court awarded over 4.1 million shekels to a motorcyclist severely injured after crossing a red light in March 2023, resulting in paralysis and major disabili…
Israeli National Transport Company Ordered to Pay Quarter-Million Shekels to Injured Scooter Rider
Haifa court orders Netivei Israel to pay about 216,000 shekels to a scooter rider injured by potholes on Highway 70, ruling the company negligent in road maintenance. The rider wa…
Technical Error Understates Savings Program Profits by 5.6 Billion Shekels
A technical error in Israel's "Savings for Every Child" program report understated profits by 5.6 billion shekels. Corrected data shows 8.85 billion shekels in accumulated profits…
Israeli Lawyers Face Rising Threats and Violence Following Recent Attorney Murder
Following the murder of attorney Arbel Feldman by a client, Israeli lawyers face escalating threats and violence, including arson and physical assaults. Several lawyers report fea…
Reichman University Wins Israel Defense Minister's Shield for 2026 for Reservist Support
Reichman University received the Israel Defense Minister's Shield for 2026 for its ongoing support of reservists and their families, selected from over 1,000 nominations. The awar…
Local Authorities Lead in Disability Employment Targets While Government Companies Lag Behind
Israel's Ministry of Justice commission reports that 81% of public bodies met disability employment targets in 2025, led by local authorities, while only 52% of government compani…
Tzomet Sfarim Requires Prior Approval for New Books Amid Rising Self-Published Titles
Tzomet Sfarim bookstore chain will require publishers to get prior approval before distributing new books, aiming to manage the rise in self-funded titles and shelf space constrai…
Israeli Women Lead Fight to Secure Welfare Rights for Mental Health Patients
In Israel, mental health patients face daunting bureaucracy when seeking welfare benefits, often leading to abandonment of claims. The company "Lema'ani," founded by Ksam and Bar…
Israel's National Insurance to Disburse 1,204 Shekel Education Grant Per Eligible Child
Israel's National Insurance Institute will pay an education grant of 1,204 shekels per eligible child on August 11 to assist families with back-to-school costs for the 2023-2024 y…
Israeli Billionaires’ Wealth Surges Amid Construction Shift and Global Demand for Israeli Defense Systems
Israeli billionaires have significantly increased their wealth to $308 billion, driven by stock market gains and natural gas assets. The government is replacing Palestinian constr…
Israeli Government Refuses to Recognize Digital Witnesses of October 7 Attacks as Terror Victims
Following the October 7, 2023 attacks, many relatives who witnessed the events digitally suffer trauma but are denied official victim recognition by the Israeli government, which…
Manager’s Depression Recognized as Work Injury Following Harsh Employee Complaint Letter
A manager at Israel's National Insurance Institute developed depression after employees sent a harsh complaint letter accusing her of abusive behavior. The Tel Aviv Labor Court re…
Significant Gaps in Mental Health Rehabilitation Services Leave Many Israeli Patients Unaware and Underserved
Many Israelis with mental health disabilities remain unaware of or unable to access rehabilitation services due to bureaucratic hurdles and lack of information. Only 28.4% of elig…
Israeli Immigration Services Firm Files for Bankruptcy Amid Trump-Era Policy Changes
Momo Global, an Israeli immigration services company, filed for bankruptcy due to over 20 million shekels in debt. The financial crisis began in 2025 following U.S. immigration po…
Three Brothers Charged with Fraud for Falsely Claiming Victim Status in October 7 Hamas Attack
Three brothers from Tira were indicted for fraudulently claiming to be victims of the October 7 Hamas attack in Sderot to receive National Insurance payments. They falsely reporte…
Widespread Workplace Harassment in Israel Causes Major Economic and Health Damage
Workplace harassment in Israel is widespread, with studies showing 64% of workers experiencing aggression, causing major economic losses and health issues. Despite stalled legisla…
Legal Guide Explains Rights and Compensation After Motorcycle Accidents in Israel
Motorcycle accidents in Israel often cause serious injuries and complex compensation claims governed by the 1975 Road Accident Victims Compensation Law. Riders must have valid lic…
Common Mistakes in Medical Rights Claims and How to Avoid Them
The law firm Lavi Na'im highlights common errors in filing medical rights claims with Israeli social security and insurance bodies, emphasizing thorough documentation and legal su…
Israel’s National Insurance Pension Offers Basic Support Despite Decades of Contributions
In Israel, despite paying over one million shekels to National Insurance over 40 years, retirees receive a basic old-age pension largely independent of their earnings history. The…
New Data Shows Reserve Soldiers' Divorce Rates Match National Average in Israel
Israel's National Insurance Institute reports that divorce rates among reserve soldiers align with the national average, challenging the stigma that reserve service increases mari…
Israel's Finance Ministry Proposes Higher National Insurance Fees for Non-Working Populations to Cover Deficit
Israel's Finance Ministry warns the National Insurance Institute will face a deficit by 2029 and proposes raising insurance fees for non-working groups like unemployed individuals…
Tel Aviv Labor Court Recognizes Workplace Incident as Cause of Mental and Physical Health Issues
The Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court ruled that a National Insurance Institute manager was publicly humiliated in a workplace incident that may have caused her mental impairment and…
Experts Warn of Looming Crisis in Israel’s Long-Term Care Insurance Market
Israel’s long-term care insurance market faces a crisis as only one insurer bids in the latest government tender, raising concerns over future coverage stability. Experts warn tha…
National Insurance to Automatically Deposit Back-to-School Grants to Eligible Families
Israel's National Insurance Institute will automatically deposit back-to-school grants into eligible families' bank accounts on August 11, aiding with school-related expenses with…
Israel's National Insurance to Distribute 1,204 Shekel Education Grant in August
Israel's National Insurance Institute will automatically pay a 1,204 shekel education grant on August 11, 2026, to eligible families for each child born between 2009 and 2020, aid…
Israeli Entrepreneur Shilat Pachima Builds Squishy Toy Empire From Social Media Trend
Shilat Pachima, a young Israeli entrepreneur, capitalized on the global squishy toy trend by building a successful business from social media. Starting in 2025, she imported and s…
Back-to-School Costs in Israel Reach Thousands of Shekels per Family
Israeli families face back-to-school expenses exceeding 3,000 shekels for three children, straining budgets in August 2026. A Pethach Lev survey details average costs and highligh…
Israeli Salaries Vary Widely by Sector Despite Long Working Hours and Limited Vacation
In Israel, significant wage disparities exist across sectors, with the electricity supply sector leading in pay. Israelis work longer hours and have fewer vacation days than OECD…
Israeli Workers Earn Less Than Average Amid Long Hours and Sector Disparities
Data from early 2025 shows Israeli workers face wide wage gaps across sectors, with electricity and high-tech paying the most. Israelis work longer hours and have fewer vacation d…