Newly installed government reportedly looking at ways to soften blow; increases could lead to rising consumer prices as businesses seek to cover their own higher bills

New legislation approved by Knesset will continue payments mostly only for those over 45; process briefly delayed as Yamina MK votes twice, says it was mistake, enraging opposition

National Insurance Institute says 620,000 currently relying on unemployment benefits, as economy continues to take a pummeling from closures

Despite approval of payments up to NIS 7,500, many to get less than NIS 2,000; welfare chief slams top treasury official for being 'out of touch' with suffering of the people

Itzik Shumli urges Finance Ministry to extend payout period or risk leaving hundreds of thousands out of work with no income at all

National Insurance Institute chief says his organization is overwhelmed and behind schedule because of rising coronavirus-related joblessness