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MK Tali Gottlieb Condemns National Insurance Deputy CEO for Calling Autism Benefits 'Income'

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First reported by Ynet · 4 hours ago

What happened

MK Tali Gottlieb condemned National Insurance deputy CEO Tzvika Cohen for calling autism benefits "income," stressing these funds are vital for her daughter's care. She demanded he retract his statement and face suspension, highlighting the daily challenges of raising a severely autistic child.

  • 01MK Tali Gottlieb criticized National Insurance deputy CEO Tzvika Cohen for calling autism benefits 'income'.
  • 02Gottlieb described the intensive care her 15-year-old autistic daughter requires daily.
  • 03She demanded Cohen retract his statement and face a 14-day suspension if she were Welfare Minister.
  • 04Gottlieb emphasized that disability benefits are essential support, not income.
  • 05The incident sparked public debate on disability benefits and support for autistic children in Israel.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · Hebrew53 minutes ago
MK Tali Gottlieb Condemns National Insurance Deputy CEO for Calling Autism Benefits 'Income'
YnetCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Deputy CEO of National Insurance Says Autism Diagnosis Now Seen as Financial Opportunity
YnetCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Acting National Insurance CEO Criticizes Autism Benefit Claims Amid Public Backlash

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