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Israeli Worker Trapped in Elevator Recognized as Victim of Workplace Accident
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Calcalist · 3 hours ago
What happened
An Israeli woman trapped alone in a workplace elevator for over an hour in March 2024 developed severe anxiety and was officially recognized by the National Insurance Institute as a victim of a workplace accident, granting her access to treatment and benefits.
- 01Israeli worker trapped alone in elevator for 1 hour and 15 minutes in March 2024.
- 02She suffered a panic attack and ongoing anxiety symptoms after the incident.
- 03Rescued by firefighters following coordination by building security.
- 04National Insurance Institute recognized her anxiety as a workplace accident injury.
- 05Recognition grants her legal rights and medical treatment benefits.
- 06She will undergo a medical evaluation to determine disability compensation.
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