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Income Support (Havtaat Hakhnasa) — Guide for the Ethiopian-Israeli Community in Ashdod
Income support is a monthly benefit for people with income below the minimum. The amount depends on age and family composition: a single person aged 25-54 gets ILS 2,076; from age 55, ILS 2,596 (1 Jan 2026).
About Ashdod
Ashdod, one of Israel's largest cities, is home to a large and well-rooted Israeli-Ethiopian community that arrived in the first waves of aliyah. The city offers a variety of properties — from apartments in established neighbourhoods to new projects — alongside an extensive network of community services and institutions.
What is Income Support?
Income support (havtaat hakhnasa) guarantees everyone a minimum income. The NII tops up income to the legally-set threshold.
Eligibility Conditions
- Israeli resident living in Israel
- Age 25+ (single without children); 20+ (parent or married)
- Monthly income below the threshold
- Assets (apartment, savings) below the permitted limit
- Not working full-time; registered as job-seeker at Employment Service
2026 Monthly Amounts (ILS)
| Household | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single, aged 25-54 | 2,076 |
| Single + child | 3,615 |
| Couple + 2 children, aged 25-54 | 3,478 |
| Couple + child | 4,737 |
How to Apply
- Visit your nearest NII branch (bring ID)
- Fill in claim form (also available at btl.gov.il)
- Provide income documents: pay slips, bank statements
- Decision within 30 days
📞 NII: 08-6709709
Ethiopian community in Ashdod
- Community population
- ~15,000
- Share of city
- ~7%
- Main neighbourhoods
- ד', ה', ז'
- Community services
- ENP, NATAL, תנה בריאות
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FAQ — Ashdod
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Ashdod?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Ashdod numbers approximately ~15,000 residents — around ~7% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: ד', ה', ז'.
- How do I claim Income Support (Havtaat Hakhnasa) — Guide for the Ethiopian-Israeli Community in Ashdod?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Ashdod. For support: ENP, NATAL, תנה בריאות.
- What community support is available in Ashdod for this right?
- In Ashdod, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, NATAL, תנה בריאות.
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