![]() State Comptroller report: Largest number of complaints pertain to Transportation MinistryAnnual State Comptroller report shows Israelis complain most often about Transportation Ministry, Health Ministry.![]() Most Israelis who lost jobs due to coronavirus haven't returned to the workforceNearly 70% of Israelis unemployed due to coronavirus outbreak have not returned to work, statistics show.![]() 'Coronavirus' child grants to be paid during PassoverGrant of 500 NIS per child will be transferred to parents during Passover instead of afterwards, National Insurance Institute promises.![]() Mother arrested for injecting kids with insulin to get benefitsMother of 10 suspected of injecting 5 of her children with insulin to fake their diabetes, get annuities from National Insurance Institute.![]() Why is the National Insurance Institute hounding Elor Azariya?National Insurance Institute demands NIS 5,000 from Azariya as a 'discharged soldier.' Following publication, demand cancelled.![]() Discrimination among bereaved families to be abolishedFamilies of terror victims entitled to all pension funds and benefits from National Insurance will not have to choose which to give up.![]() It's not an incentive for parents - it's a grant for children!MK Merav Ben-Ari responds to Arutz Sheva's article on school grants. With comments by Arutz Sheva.![]() Israeli government offers financial incentives to divorced momsRich divorced moms get 1,000 NIS per child, while most children suffering poverty get nothing at all. Opinion.![]() Arab poses as National Insurance employee, robs elderly coupleJerusalem resident arrested after he impersonated National Insurance employee, stole thousands of shekels from elderly couple.![]() Teenage yeshiva students exempted from National Insurance taxMinisterial Committee for Legislation approves Shas MK's law exempting yeshiva students under age 19 from paying NII premiums.![]() Israel's Social Security Report: In 2044 money runs outActuarial report: Starting 2026 National Insurance payments to exceed received funds, forcing institution to open reserve fund.![]() More than 1 in 5 Israelis living below poverty lineMore than 20 percent of Israelis are living below the poverty line, the annual poverty report finds.![]() Israel near bottom of OECD for welfare expenditureAccording to 2015 National Insurance report, Israel is fourth lowest among OECD countries in welfare expenditure.![]() 5 years later, terror victim beats Nat'l InsuranceBeing stabbed 13 times, watching friend murdered didn't entitle her to meaningful compensation, NII argued.![]() How Arabs are fleecing National InsuranceNational Insurance head reveals how a billion shekels go to eastern Jerusalem Arabs who trick system, vows to stop terror payments.![]() NII Asks Terror Victim Why Attacker Stabbed HimStabbed in Tel Aviv bus attack, Shai Ohana was shocked to receive letter from National Insurance Institute asking if he knew his attacker.![]() Shalom Yohai Sherki Recognized as Terror VictimShalom Yohai Sherki, who was murdered when a terrorist rammed his car into a bus stop, officially recognized by the State as terror victim.![]() 31 Civilians Killed in Terror Attacks Since 2014Terrorism on sharp rise in Israel as annual figure from 2013-2014 jumps from 2 civilian murders to 31 terror-related deaths in 2014-2015.![]() Defense Ministry: Soldiers to Receive CompensationSome 300 IDF soldiers have been declared handicapped as a result of Operation Protective Edge last summer, the Defense Ministry said.![]() 2,495 Israelis Killed in Terror Attacks Since 1948The National Insurance Institute announces figures ahead of Memorial Day, which begins Sunday night.![]() Cabinet Approves Stripping Terrorists of BenefitsTerror murderers who are Israeli citizens will not enjoy National Insurance benefits even if they are released early in 'deals,' 'gestures.'![]() ‘Increase Retirement Age, or Raise Taxes’National Insurance head reveals 50% of funding goes to payments to elderly, suggests raising retirement age.![]() Jewish Mother Shot by IDF in Financial CrisisMother of 11 accidentally shot by IDF had her benefits slashed, says Review Board's "Arab doctor saw settlers and decided to take revenge."![]() National Insurance Leads in Public ComplaintsOmbudsman reports on 2012 complaints. Bituach Leumi faces most complaints, followed by police.![]() Part-Timers Now Eligible for Unemployment BenefitsA new law will make it easier for Israelis who work part-time will for the first time qualify for unemployment benefits.![]() Helping the Poor, or Hurting?The institute charged with helping the poor has become their nightmare due to "draconian" policy, lawyer says.![]() Bill to Give POWs Disability BenefitsMK Israel Hasson has submitted a bill that would automatically award POWs a 20% disability payment. |