Welfare Ministry

Disabled Iranians deprived of state benefit payments, Tehran invests in war over welfare

Iranian people are being denied sufficient welfare from the state, including medical costs, housing, and diapers, along with a lack of relevant authorities to distribute the supplies.

n amputee sits with others gathering to mourn Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the funeral ceremonies at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 5, 2026.
Students with various physical and developmental disabilities graduate from Herzog Academic College as teaching assistants in June 2026.

Students with Down syndrome, autism graduate as teaching assistants

Elderly individuals report confusion, memory decline, difficulty with orientation and sometimes even delirium, a state of acute sudden confusion

Elder fraud cases jump 61% in Israel as abuse reports rise, Welfare Ministry says

Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals


Israel has over 11,000 at-risk children but no foster homes for them

There are currently 3,789 children across Israel living in foster care, but 11,500 children are classified as "at-risk" and live in boarding schools because not enough people will foster.

 THE FOSTER families provide loving, stable homes for children to recover from difficult situations (Illustrative).

Lack of gov't funds sees summer camps for special needs Israeli kids scrapped

The budget cut to the movement sparked outrage, with some noting past comments against the movement by parties in the coalition.

WITH THE help of El Al, members of Krembo Wings get ready to spread their wings.

The bright side of Israel: One girl's mission to save thousands of children

Without support, orphanhood can lead to a difficult life. Young orphans are 4 times more likely to get arrested and convicted of crimes.

 Hadar Kess, CEO of Sunflowers.

Why is poverty in Israel getting worse? - opinion

If a meaningful plan to address food insecurity is not formulated and implemented, it is guaranteed that we will be having this exact same conversation after the release of the next report.

 YA’ACOV MARGI, the new welfare and social affairs minister: Since its establishment five years ago, the Council for Food Security’s recommendations have not once been presented to the government.

Minors in positions of risk rose in 2021, suicide decreased - report

The government report of youths at risk saw a rise in at-home violence, youths involved in criminal activity and neglect.

 At risk youth

New policy change will assist Jews with disabilities make aliyah

This dramatic change in policy will assist new olim to receive recognition from the appropriate welfare offices prior to their arrival, enabling immediate servicing upon their move to Israel.

 Rosalyn Zelig's Aliyah

Ukrainian refugees evicted from state-sponsored housing in Israel

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, 15,000 non-Jewish refugees have fled the conflict to Israel, 100 of whom received state-sponsored housing.

 Ukrainian Jewish refugees arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 6, 2022.

Food security initiative to give baby formula to 3,000+ struggling families

The commonly shoplifted item will be provided to those in need as part of the initiative’s next phase.

A cabinet of Gerber baby formulas is seen at a Walmart store in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. June 2, 2022. Picture taken June 2, 2022.

Arab residents of mixed cities disadvantaged compared to Jews - Comptroller

The first government decision referencing mixed cities was issued last year and included a budget for such cities.

The city of Lod is a large city with a mixed population of Jews, Arabs and new immigrants from different countries. September 22, 2011

New LGBTQ+ clinic opens in Jerusalem Open House

Jerusalem's new LGBTQ+ clinic is named after Amir Fryszer Guttman who was one of the leading activists who fought for equality for the LGBTQ+ community.

 Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services Minister Meir Cohen, Amir Fryszer Guttman's partner Yanai Fryszer Guttman and Amir's brother Eyal open a new LGBTQ+ clinic in Jerusalem.