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State watchdog warns war has deepened social worker shortages in local welfare offices
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State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman said the war has sharply worsened shortages and overload in Israel’s social services departments. His report found rising unfilled posts, flawed staffing formulas, weak budget planning and high burnout among social workers.
- 01Unfilled social work posts rose 47% from 776 to 1,142 between 2022 and 2025.
- 02The audit covered five municipalities and the Welfare Ministry.
- 03Englman said a maximum caseload per social worker still has not been set.
- 04A survey of 188 social workers found 54% reported severe burnout.
- 05Union chief Inbal Hermoni demanded an emergency plan or organizational action.
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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
State watchdog warns war has deepened social worker shortages in local welfare offices
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
State Comptroller says war has intensified demand for social workers, leaving municipal posts vacant
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
State audit warns of deepening social worker shortage in local welfare services
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