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Child Allowance — Full Rights 2026 in Sderot
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 Sderot
Sderot, located adjacent to the Gaza border, hosts a long-established Israeli-Ethiopian community that has dealt with security challenges alongside economic hardship. The community has demonstrated remarkable resilience, and development projects in the city offer new housing opportunities.
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 Sderot
- Community population
- ~7,000
- Share of city
- ~35%
- Main neighbourhoods
- שכ' ב', שכ' ג'
- Community services
- ENP, NATAL, ביה"ס קהילתי
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FAQ — Sderot
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Sderot?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Sderot numbers approximately ~7,000 residents — around ~35% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: שכ' ב', שכ' ג'.
- How do I claim Child Allowance — Full Rights 2026 in Sderot?
- Contact the Sderot municipal welfare department — they are required to respond within 30 days. For support: ENP, NATAL, ביה"ס קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Sderot for this right?
- In Sderot, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, NATAL, ביה"ס קהילתי.
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