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Bituach Leumi

News and updates about Bituach Leumi

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79 victims were murdered in terror attacks in the past year

934 people have been murdered in acts of terror since October 7th, 2023, of which 778 were murdered during the massacre itself. Of those murdered since the war began, 615 were men, 319 were women, 58 were children under the age of 18, and 76 were foreign nationals.

79 victims were murdered in terror attacks in the past year

Bill revoking terrorists' eligibility for State benefits passes

Likud MK's bill to revoke terrorists' eligibility for National Insurance Institute stipends passes final Knesset reading. 'We have put an end to insanity.'

Bill revoking terrorists' eligibility for State benefits passes

New mothers to be able to split maternity pay into 3 installments

Knesset to vote on new bill allowing new mothers to receive maternity pay in one lump sum or three equal installments.

New mothers to be able to split maternity pay into 3 installments

National Insurance Institute:

Creating payment plan for reservists who live abroad

MK Simcha Rothman raises question of reserve duty payments for those reservists who work outside Israel's borders.

Creating payment plan for reservists who live abroad

Poverty on the increase:

Almost 2 million Israelis live beneath the poverty line

Around 1 in 4 Israelis have forgone medical treatment or hot meals in recent times.

Almost 2 million Israelis live beneath the poverty line

'Coronavirus' child grants to be paid during Passover

Grant of 500 NIS per child will be transferred to parents during Passover instead of afterwards, National Insurance Institute promises.

'Coronavirus' child grants to be paid during Passover

Bill Blocking Terrorists' Benefits Passes Second, Third Readings

Landmark initiative to begin removing incentives for terrorist prisoners and 'gestures' to the PA advances in Knesset.

Bill Blocking Terrorists' Benefits Passes Second, Third Readings

Pension Fund Contribution Rate to Be Raised to 17.5%

Raised rates to take effect on January 1; new workers without pension agreements to begin pension plan within 6 months.

Pension Fund Contribution Rate to Be Raised to 17.5%

MKs Seek Public Debate over ‘Handicapped’ Criteria

National Insurance Institute accused of trying to save money by pushing through changes to ‘handicapped’ status.

MKs Seek Public Debate over ‘Handicapped’ Criteria

National Insurance Leads in Public Complaints

Ombudsman reports on 2012 complaints. Bituach Leumi faces most complaints, followed by police.

National Insurance Leads in Public Complaints

Helping the Poor, or Hurting?

The institute charged with helping the poor has become their nightmare due to "draconian" policy, lawyer says.

Helping the Poor, or Hurting?

NII Panel Agrees on Benefit Package for Disabled Israelis

A social services panel has reached an agreement on improving the meager monthly benefits for some 200,000 Israelis who have disabilities.

NII Panel Agrees on Benefit Package for Disabled Israelis

National Insurance Institute Strike to Continue

The Jerusalem District Labor Court decided that it will not end an ongoing strike by employees of Israel's social welfare administration.

National Insurance Institute Strike to Continue