National Insurance Institute
Israeli-media coverage mentioning National Insurance Institute, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israel’s Child Savings Program Sees Shift From Banks to Investment Funds After 2025 Regulation Change
Israel’s "Savings for Every Child" program has accumulated over 25 billion shekels since 2015, with a 2025 regulation enabling transfers from banks to investment funds causing a m…
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…
Social Groups Launch Campaign to Expose and Reduce High Food Prices in Israel
Social organizations in Israel launched a campaign at Tel Aviv's Carmel Market to expose high food prices and demand Knesset candidates commit to lowering them. The initiative inv…
Israeli Police Seize Weapons, Vehicles, and Illegal Fuel in Massive Negev Operation
Israeli police carried out a major crackdown in the Negev towns of Rahat and Tarabin, seizing weapons, vehicles worth millions of shekels, illegal fuel, and spoiled meat. Ten susp…
Israeli Workers Must Prove Stroke Linked to Work Incident for Compensation
In Israel, a stroke is not automatically considered a workplace accident. Workers must prove an unusual work-related event caused the stroke and provide medical evidence linking t…
Israel Extends Debt Collection Protections for Reservists Until February 2027
Israel has extended debt collection protections for reservists serving in the "Sword of Iron" operation and their spouses until February 28, 2027, preventing enforcement actions l…
Israeli Workers Pay Over One Million Shekels to National Insurance Over Career, Less Than Europe
Israeli workers earning 15,000 shekels monthly contribute over one million shekels to National Insurance over 40 years, less than many European countries. Unlike the U.S. and Germ…
East Jerusalem Resident Khalil Al-Rashaq Shot Dead at Checkpoint Six Months After Youth Assault
Khalil Al-Rashaq, a 47-year-old East Jerusalem resident, was shot dead by a Border Police officer at a checkpoint last week after not complying with stop orders. Six months earlie…
Tigbur Group Drives Growth by Integrating AI in Human-Centric Services
Tigbur Group, an Israeli manpower and nursing services firm, is transforming by integrating AI and technology, expanding into smart security and accessibility solutions. Despite s…
Israeli Supreme Court Bars Palestinian Authority From Challenging Terror Victims' Disability Claims in Compensation Cases
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that the Palestinian Authority cannot contest disability determinations for terror victims receiving fixed compensation under a new law effective J…
Israeli National Insurance Demands 15 Million Shekels Back From Sderot Residents Over Misused Aid Funds
The Israeli National Insurance Institute demands 15 million shekels back from 2,700 Sderot residents who allegedly misused aid funds meant for rehabilitation after the October 7 a…
Maccabi Health Fund Blocks LGBTQ+ Parents From Accessing Children's Medical Records Without Notice
Maccabi Health Fund has restricted LGBTQ+ parents' access to their children's medical records following a privacy law amendment, without prior notice. Knesset member Yorai Lahav-H…
Israeli Court Recognizes Policeman’s Home Injury as Work Accident
An Israeli police officer injured at home while retrieving essential work keys has been recognized by the Tel Aviv Labor Court as having suffered a work-related injury, overturnin…
Israeli Government Workers Protest Traffic and Parking Issues Despite Public Transport Access
Israeli government workers protested traffic and parking difficulties by blocking access to Jerusalem government offices, demanding more remote work options. Despite excellent pub…
How Israeli Workers Can Avoid 47% Tax Deduction on Second Income Source
Israeli workers with multiple income sources who do not coordinate tax deductions face a 47% withholding rate on their second income. Tax coordination aligns deductions with total…
National Insurance Disability Claims Depend on Early Decisions by Claims Officer
In Israel's National Insurance disability claims, the initial decision by the claims officer on recognized injuries is as critical as the later medical committee evaluation. Dispu…
Israeli Smart Glass Firm Gauzy Proposes Debt Settlement After 98% Stock Value Collapse
Israeli smart glass company Gauzy, listed on Nasdaq two years ago, has lost 98% of its value and now proposes a debt restructuring plan involving a $7 million private investment…
Israeli Court Rules Ex-Husband Must Pay Ex-Wife 425,000 Shekels for 12 Years of Work in Family Business
An Israeli labor court ruled that a woman worked as an employee in her ex-husband's renovation business for 12 years and must be compensated 425,000 shekels. The husband had claim…
Histadrut Blocks Government Offices in Jerusalem Over Workers’ Parking and Commute Conditions
The Histadrut union blocked entrances to Jerusalem government offices over parking and commuting issues, demanding better conditions and pay supplements. The Finance Ministry cond…
Israeli Police Shut Down Businesses and Construction Sites in Bat Yam Crime Crackdown
Israeli police and enforcement agencies in Bat Yam shut down three unlicensed businesses and four unsafe construction sites for 30 days, arresting an illegal worker and his employ…
Traffic Jams Hit Jerusalem Entrance Due to Roadworks and Union Protest
Roadworks and a Histadrut union protest blocking key parking lots caused heavy traffic at Jerusalem's entrance.
Israeli Court Awards Nearly 500,000 Shekels to Injured Palestinian Construction Worker
An Israeli court ruled that a Palestinian construction worker injured in a 2019 fall from a ladder must be compensated nearly 500,000 shekels due to employer negligence. The worke…
Rimon Kirshat Shares Harrowing Captivity Story and Loss of Husband in Gaza Kidnapping
Rimon Kirshat, an Israeli captive released from Hamas, shares her captivity experience and the loss of her husband Yagiv Buchstab, killed in Gaza. She describes protecting him dur…
Criminals Impersonate National Insurance Representatives to Scam Elderly Immigrants in Israel
Over 400 complaints have been filed in Israel about scams targeting elderly immigrants, with criminals impersonating National Insurance representatives to steal money. Victims, in…