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Israel Expands Benefits for Families of Fallen Soldiers and Security Personnel
Israel has enhanced state support for families of fallen soldiers and security personnel, effective February 2026, with expanded monthly payments and new benefits. Parents can receive over 9,000 shekels, while widows with children may get over 18,000 shekels.
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- 01Israel has expanded monthly benefits for families of fallen soldiers and security personnel starting February 2026.
- 02Parents who lost a child can receive over 9,000 shekels, while widows with children may get over 18,000 shekels.
- 03New provisions include additional support for siblings, adult orphans, and financially dependent relatives.
- 04Widows and widowers will receive an extra 13,566 shekels monthly for the first year after their spouse's death.
- 05The Ministry of Defense's Department for Families, Memory, and Heritage administers the enhanced support system.
- 06Benefits include memorial grants, housing assistance, educational funding, and medical aid.
The changes also include increased aid for siblings, adult orphans, and dependents, alongside provisions for pregnant widows and specific memorial and housing grants. Applications are handled by the Ministry of Defense's Department for Families, Memory, and Heritage.
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