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Ongoing Story· Day 32

Israel's Government Debt Soars to $375 Billion Amid Wars and Spending

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Security · Full coverage

Israel's National Insurance Institute Disburses Billions in War-Related Benefits

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Israel's National Insurance Institute Disburses Billions in War-Related Benefits
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Centre 1Lean right 1Other 3

By Ирен Давид

What happened

Israel's National Insurance Institute has paid out billions of shekels to hundreds of thousands of citizens affected by the war, covering benefits for reservists, the unemployed, evacuated residents, and victims of hostile actions, with a significant focus on psychological trauma.

  • 01Billions of shekels paid to hundreds of thousands affected by war.
  • 02Reservists received 58 billion shekels in continuous monthly payments.
  • 03Over 5 billion shekels provided for housing grants to evacuees.
  • 049 billion shekels disbursed to families of hostages and victims.
  • 05Psychological trauma recognized as the war's most significant health impact.

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Full coverage · 5 newsrooms

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