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Israeli National Insurance Demands 15 Million Shekels Back From Sderot Residents Over Misused Aid Funds
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By מערכת וואלה חדשות
First reported by Ynet · Jul 26, 2026
What happened
The Israeli National Insurance Institute demands 15 million shekels back from 2,700 Sderot residents who allegedly misused aid funds meant for rehabilitation after the October 7 attacks, including spending on airline tickets and phones. Fraudulent receipts were also uncovered in the process.
- 01National Insurance demands 15 million shekels from 2,700 Sderot residents for misused aid funds.
- 02Aid was intended for rehabilitation treatments but was spent on airline tickets and mobile phones.
- 03Sderot city council member Eliran Jerbi reported many residents are distressed by repayment demands.
- 04Fraudsters encouraged victims to submit fake receipts to the National Insurance Institute.
- 05About 86,000 civilians have been recognized as victims of hostile acts since October 7.
- 06The institute identified 2,700 fraudulent cases totaling over 15 million shekels.
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