Rights & Programs
Practical guides to government and community rights. Everything you're entitled to — and how to actually claim it. Hebrew, English, Amharic.
Income Support (Havtaat Hakhnasa) — Guide for the Ethiopian-Israeli Community
Income support is a monthly benefit for people with income below the minimum. 2026 amounts: single 2,887 ILS, couple 4,303 ILS. Apply at your NII branch.
Child Allowance — Full Rights 2026
Every child up to age 18 is entitled to child allowance. 2026: 162 ILS/month for the first child, increasing with each additional child.
High-Risk Pregnancy Benefit — Rights for Working Women
A woman ordered to bed rest by a doctor is entitled to 100% of her salary from NII directly. No employer approval needed.
Unemployment Insurance — Everything You Need to Know 2026
Register on the first day after dismissal at the Employment Service. Unemployment insurance: up to 70% of your salary, up to 175 days.
NII Benefits for Discharged Soldiers — All Allowances
A discharged soldier is entitled to NII benefits: health insurance, 30-day unemployment buffer and more depending on circumstances. Contact NII on day one.