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Child Allowance — Full Rights 2026 in Ashkelon
Every child up to age 18 is entitled to child allowance. 2026: 162 ILS/month for the first child, increasing with each additional child.
About Ashkelon
Ashkelon absorbed significant waves of Israeli-Ethiopian community members from the 1990s onward and is today a major southern community hub. Community members are spread across multiple neighbourhoods in the city, alongside a growing presence of local businesses, educational institutions and community-led initiatives.
What is Child Allowance?
A monthly payment for every child up to age 18. 2026: 162 ILS/month per child (additional supplements for disabled children, single-parent families).
How to Apply
Apply at BTL within 12 months of birth (retroactive payment available). Online: btl.gov.il → Claims → Child Allowance. Documents: birth certificate + parent ID + bank details.
New Immigrants
Entitled from the date of registration in the population registry — not from birth abroad. Apply immediately upon arrival.
📞 BTL: 08-6709709
Ethiopian community in Ashkelon
- Community population
- ~9,000
- Share of city
- ~7%
- Main neighbourhoods
- ברנע, שמשון, אפרידר
- Community services
- ENP, NATAL, מרכז קהילתי
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FAQ — Ashkelon
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Ashkelon?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Ashkelon numbers approximately ~9,000 residents — around ~7% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: ברנע, שמשון, אפרידר.
- How do I claim Child Allowance — Full Rights 2026 in Ashkelon?
- Contact the Ashkelon municipal welfare department — they are required to respond within 30 days. For support: ENP, NATAL, מרכז קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Ashkelon for this right?
- In Ashkelon, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, NATAL, מרכז קהילתי.
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