Welfare Ministry

Elder fraud cases jump 61% in Israel as abuse reports rise, Welfare Ministry says

Of the cases where an elder was defrauded, 92% of the perpetrators were family members of the victim, with 48% their children and 33% their spouse.

Elderly individuals report confusion, memory decline, difficulty with orientation and sometimes even delirium, a state of acute sudden confusion
Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals

At-risk youth in Israel are slipping into a deepening generational crisis after two years of war.

A generational crisis: Israel's most vulnerable children pay war's steepest price

 Israel Elwyn Bus Campaign

‘Just be you': How Israel can support individuals with disabilities - opinion


IFCJ, Welfare Ministry provide funds for poor families

Up to $1,500 will be given to individuals and families in need.

Yael Eckstein delivers an aid package

NIS 5 million allocated to kids with learning disabilities

The Welfare Ministry cares for a variety of children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders.

Group of students raising hands during a lesson in the classroom. [Illustrative]

New budget will add NIS 1b. to help the poor and the disabled

State budget will provide millions of shekels for survivors of domestic violence, those with disabilities, food security, welfare dormitories, senior citizens, Holocaust survivors, and more.

A disabled person (illustrative)

Court: Law punishing parents for childrens' rock-throwing illegal

A lawyer for Adalah - the NGO which filed the appeal to the High Court - said it is an "invalid, discriminatory and vengeful tool that violates the basic principles of criminal law."

Palestinian boy hurls stones at Israeli troops during clashes in the West Bank

Coalition of LGBTQ organizations compiles extensive policy proposal

Organizations proposed to amend or legislate 15 specific LBGTQ-related laws, including a ban on "conversion therapy" for minors.

Jerusalem Pride Parade 2021

Coronavirus hotel operator may be charged with negligence in rape case

The report stated that the decision to concentrate the youths without separating them based on gender and age was wrong and directly contributed to the 13-year-old victim's lack of safety.

The coronavirus hotel in Jaffa where the alleged rape took place.

At-risk youth significantly impacted by coronavirus crisis

Last year marked the first time in years that a decline in the effectiveness of the national program was reported.

Haredi children return to school amid the coronavirus crisis

The Summit Institute: Providing a new start

The Summit Institute gives foster-care children and those suffering from mental health issues a fair shot at life.

Orian Levy hugs his foster parents, Avi and Dvora Elisha

Assisted living tenants to receive COVID-19 vaccine in next week

Magen David Adom launched a vaccination operation in assisted living facilities on Tuesday.

Elderly residents receive coronavirus vaccine at Mediterranean Towers assisted living, Dec. 22, 2020

New interministerial pilot aims to prevent COVID-19 infections in JLM

Titled "Security and Welfare," the initiative is planned to be piloted in the neighborhood of Ramot in Jerusalem.

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