National Insurance data shows 26% of IDF reservists divorced or separated after their first period of service at a rate similar to the national average, but emphasizes that extended service poses significant challenges for their families.
A new report shows most reservists are employed, and more than half earn above the national average wage.
New immigrants paying US Social Security will be exempt from Israeli National Insurance for five years, removing a key financial barrier to aliyah.
25,274 children have been recognized as victims of acts of terror since October 7, the National Insurance Institute of Israel announced today.
Authorities detain seven over alleged scam targeting state aid emergency grants for war-affected communities.
Israel ranks second in the OECD for child poverty, amid deep social and regional gaps, after 2024 poverty report shows worsening conditions for children, with about two million Israelis living in poverty, including some 880,000 children
A psychiatrist made offensive remarks to Nova festival survivors during National Insurance Institute hearings, prompting complaints of psychological harm and a review of committee procedures.
2024 National Insurance Institute report reveals widespread damage to households across all sectors in Israel and calls for the establishment of a comprehensive national program to reduce nutritional insecurity.
Resident of southern Israel arrested for orchestrating large-scale scheme defrauding National Insurance of tens of millions of shekels through fake autism benefit claims.
Following Supreme Court ruling and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's instructions, yeshiva students who do not enlist in the IDF will pay full National Insurance Institute premiums starting in January 2026.
In the first phase, each returning hostage will receive a prepaid card worth 10,000 NIS and an additional cash grant of approximately 50,000 NIS.
The Supreme Court permitted publication of the name Raziel Dahan, a kabbalist, who is suspected of fraudulently receiving benefits from the National Insurance Institute and of evading taxes of millions of shekels over several years.
The Supreme Court yesterday rejected a petition to cancel enlistment orders sent to about 5,500 yeshiva students, ruling the petition irrelevant after the IDF said it no longer uses National Insurance data.
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.
Likud MK's bill to revoke terrorists' eligibility for National Insurance Institute stipends passes final Knesset reading. 'We have put an end to insanity.'
Knesset to vote on new bill allowing new mothers to receive maternity pay in one lump sum or three equal installments.
'Terrorists receive stipends until a special law is passed, but a yeshiva student loses stipends in a single day,' Jerusalem Affairs Minister Meir Porush tells Knesset plenum.
The new law stipulates that benefits will be denied to those who have been convicted of terrorist offenses or declared terrorist operatives. MK Yulia Malinovsky: "An end to the disgrace."
The fans who were present and affected in the event will receive immediate assistance upon their arrival in Israel by the National Insurance Institute as victims of terrorist acts.
The Labor Court dismissed the appeal of the National Insurance Institute and ruled that a man in a relationship with a same-sex partner within a family unit can be included under the term 'housewife.'
The National Insurance Institute has released statistics on the number of Israeli civilians killed or injured since the October 7th massacre.
The National Insurance Institute has published statistics on unemployment pay since the October 7th massacre.
MK Simcha Rothman raises question of reserve duty payments for those reservists who work outside Israel's borders.
Around 1 in 4 Israelis have forgone medical treatment or hot meals in recent times.
National Insurance Institute and Pitchon-Lev launch new project to improve rights utilization.
Over 700 bereaved children celebrate mass bar and bat mitzvah at Israel's National Insurance Institute fun day.
Two men petition Israel's Labor Court to extend them the same National Insurance benefits granted to Israeli housewives.
National Insurance Institute proposes 100,000 shekel in compensation to families of Meron victims. MK Gafni: 'Implement the plan quickly.'
Two thirds of the people living with disabilities have lost their jobs in the corona economic fallout. We must find jobs for them. Op-ed.
Unemployed individuals do not lack motivation to return to workforce, National Insurance Institute head says.
MK Yaakov Tessler says information, services, must be made available to those who don't have access to technology.
Knesset approves extension of unemployment payments, as well as expansion to include those receiving other stipends.
Annual State Comptroller report shows Israelis complain most often about Transportation Ministry, Health Ministry.
Nearly 70% of Israelis unemployed due to coronavirus outbreak have not returned to work, statistics show.
Grant of 500 NIS per child will be transferred to parents during Passover instead of afterwards, National Insurance Institute promises.
Mother of 10 suspected of injecting 5 of her children with insulin to fake their diabetes, get annuities from National Insurance Institute.
National Insurance Institute demands NIS 5,000 from Azariya as a 'discharged soldier.' Following publication, demand cancelled.
Families of terror victims entitled to all pension funds and benefits from National Insurance will not have to choose which to give up.
MK Merav Ben-Ari responds to Arutz Sheva's article on school grants. With comments by Arutz Sheva.
Rich divorced moms get 1,000 NIS per child, while most children suffering poverty get nothing at all. Opinion.
Jerusalem resident arrested after he impersonated National Insurance employee, stole thousands of shekels from elderly couple.
Israel raises disability benefits by 50%, outcome still falls short of minimum wage.
Ministerial Committee for Legislation approves Shas MK's law exempting yeshiva students under age 19 from paying NII premiums.
Actuarial report: Starting 2026 National Insurance payments to exceed received funds, forcing institution to open reserve fund.
More than 20 percent of Israelis are living below the poverty line, the annual poverty report finds.
According to 2015 National Insurance report, Israel is fourth lowest among OECD countries in welfare expenditure.
Being stabbed 13 times, watching friend murdered didn't entitle her to meaningful compensation, NII argued.
National Insurance head reveals how a billion shekels go to eastern Jerusalem Arabs who trick system, vows to stop terror payments.
Stabbed in Tel Aviv bus attack, Shai Ohana was shocked to receive letter from National Insurance Institute asking if he knew his attacker.
United Torah Judiasm became the first party to join Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's new coalition, followed by Kulanu.
Shalom Yohai Sherki, who was murdered when a terrorist rammed his car into a bus stop, officially recognized by the State as terror victim.
Terrorism on sharp rise in Israel as annual figure from 2013-2014 jumps from 2 civilian murders to 31 terror-related deaths in 2014-2015.
Some 300 IDF soldiers have been declared handicapped as a result of Operation Protective Edge last summer, the Defense Ministry said.
PM expected to propose bill stripping residency status and social benefits from Arab terrorists and their families.
Landmark initiative to begin removing incentives for terrorist prisoners and 'gestures' to the PA advances in Knesset.
The National Insurance Institute announces figures ahead of Memorial Day, which begins Sunday night.
Terror murderers who are Israeli citizens will not enjoy National Insurance benefits even if they are released early in 'deals,' 'gestures.'
Raised rates to take effect on January 1; new workers without pension agreements to begin pension plan within 6 months.
National Insurance Institute accused of trying to save money by pushing through changes to ‘handicapped’ status.
