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Benefits increase marks a partial victory for disabled people in Israel

The Israeli government has promised a total of 4.2 billion shekels (a little over one billion euros) to go towards Disability Benefits. The revised benefits will be introduced gradually. In 2021, the most severely disabled should see their monthly allowance rise to 4,500 shekels (about €1,088). Israelis who have a recognised level of disability that deems them unfit to work will see their allowance rise by 1,250 shekels to reach a total of between 3,800 and 4,050 shekels. Those with a disability of between 60 and 70 per cent will receive between 2,100 and 2,400 shekels. Read More