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Israel's Legacy Pension System Costs Billions, With Judges Earning Most

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By Томер Адони

First reported by Channel 9 · 4 hours ago

What happened

Israel's legacy "budget pension" system, covering public sector workers hired before the early 2000s, is costing the state billions annually, with former judges receiving the highest average pensions of around 44,000 shekels per month. These long-term state obligations, a relic of past labor agreements, are projected to reach 723 billion shekels by 2025.

  • 01Israel's legacy pension system obligations will reach 723 billion shekels by 2025.
  • 02Budget pensions are paid directly from state funds, not individual savings.
  • 03Former judges receive the highest average pensions, around 44,000 shekels monthly.
  • 04The system covers public sector employees hired before the early 2000s reform.
  • 05Costs are expected to decrease as newer pension systems become dominant.

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OrganizationsBituah Leumi
PlacesIsrael

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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CursorinfoUnrated · Russian56 minutes ago
Israel's Legacy Pension System Costs Billions, With Judges Earning Most
Channel 9Unrated · Russian4 hours ago
Israel's State Pension Liabilities Soar to $200 Billion

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