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Former captive and social psychologist Gabriela Leimberg at the first conference of 255 – The Hostages and Their Families Organization in November 2025 at the Peres Center in Jaffa (Courtesy)
January 11, 2026, 10:55 am
As hostage-deal lobby disbands, a new group forms to home in on long road to recovery
With almost everyone out of Gaza, “255 – The Hostages and Their Families Organization” takes up mission of addressing unmet needs of those abductedon October 7 and their families
By Jessica Steinberg
Rescue and security forces at the scene where 13-year-old Milena Bobkova's jumped to her death from the roof of a building in Rishon Lezion, August 3, 2025. (Yehoshua Yosef/Flash90)
September 8, 2025, 9:35 pm
Knesset committee urges government to do more for mental health of immigrant kids
Last month’s suicide of a 13-year-old Russian immigrant girl highlights the need for greater cooperation between ministries
By Zev Stub
Israelis take part in a protest march during the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in Tel Aviv, November 24, 2022. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
November 25, 2024, 7:16 pm
Fewer women seek help for domestic violence amid war, but not due to lower threat
Welfare Ministry releases data that also shows requests to block firearm permits for abusers rose drastically in past year
By Ariella Oldfield
Krembo Wings provides weekly social activities for hundreds of young people with special needs. (Screenshot/ YouTube)
May 7, 2023, 11:46 pm
Nonprofit for special needs kids says gov’t budget cut forcing summer camp closure
Krembo Wings, which serves 9,000 children nationwide, says it lacks funding for this summer; Welfare Ministry blames last government for budget shortfall; MKs call for action
By ToI Staff
New Otzma Yehudit MK Almog Cohen poses for a picture a day before the opening session of the Knesset on November 14, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 8, 2022, 5:50 pm
Far-right MKs said to grill teen girls at shelter on relationships with Arabs
Report says lawmakers questioned residents at facility about ‘assimilation,’ asked they be given more Jewish content; industry official warns ‘radical’ agenda will impact treatment
By Ash Obel
The Katsin Ha'Ir building in Jerusalem, in use as a homeless shelter, September 2022. (Yisrael Cohen)
October 21, 2022, 2:13 pm
Iconic central Jerusalem building used as homeless shelter sold for $50m
Jerusalem municipality sells historic ‘Katzin Ha’Ir’ site to French Jewish businessman for commercial development
By Danielle Nagler
The Katsin Ha'Ir building in Jerusalem, in use as a homeless shelter, September 2022. (Yisrael Cohen)
October 13, 2022, 7:30 am
Informal homeless shelter in Jerusalem, running for 3 years, ordered shut
Local activist heading unique independent effort to help unhoused population told to stop giving aid and vacate three-story building in center of capital
By Danielle Nagler
Young people within the Kinneret housing project participate in a practical work experience session. August 2022 (courtesy Kinneret Ltd.)
September 9, 2022, 2:57 am
New law offers new horizon for people with disabilities
Legislation could transform worlds of people with special needs and their families, providing boosts for housing, transportation, care, community services
By Danielle Nagler
Illustrative: Israel Police investigate the scene of a crime on June 2, 2021. (Israel Police)
August 2, 2022, 12:23 am
Court overturns ruling forcing Lod woman into shelter following ex-husband’s threats
Woman also refused to move into Welfare Ministry apartment with protection from security firm; ‘We are not interested in a hiding place or a shelter,’ her mother says
By ToI Staff
The entrance to the Beit Dafna residence in Holon on May 3, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
June 6, 2022, 2:46 pm
Police open probe month after 3 die of food poisoning at Holon care facility
Investigation into Beit Dafna home for residents with disabilities to be conducted by fraud unit, after Health Ministry cited ‘severe deficiencies’ in kitchen cleanliness
By ToI Staff
The entrance to the Beit Dafna shelter in Holon on May 3, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/ Flash90)
May 8, 2022, 8:57 pm
Health Ministry confirms contamination caused deadly food poisoning in Holon shelter
Officials find fecal bacteria in several food samples, ‘severe’ deficiencies in maintenance and cleanliness of facility where three died
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: View of a hospital patient food tray. (Moshe Shai/FLASH90)
May 2, 2022, 9:52 pm
Food poisoning suspected as three die at Holon shelter for people with disabilities
A team sent by the Health Ministry to the Beit Dafna shelter finds severe deficiencies in the facility’s kitchen
By ToI Staff
Activists protest against recent cases of violence against women in Tel Aviv, on March 7, 2021. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
November 17, 2021, 9:57 am
Domestic violence complaints increased by 10% this year, ministry data shows
Welfare and Social Affairs Minister Meir Cohen says action must be taken to ensure homes do not become ‘a trap of violence and fear for so many women and children’
By Amy Spiro
A wildfire nearing Givat Yearim outside Jerusalem, August 16, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 30, 2021, 1:09 pm
Government approves Jerusalem wildfire aid and rehab plan
NIS 2.6 million will go for immediate assistance, NIS 5 million for the cleanup of asbestos, and another NIS 60 million for ecological restoration
By Emanuel Fabian
Women protest sexual assault laws during the trial of alleged rapist Yarin Sherf in Tel Aviv, March 12, 2021. (Tomer Neuberg/ Flash90)
May 30, 2021, 8:38 pm
Report on alleged rape of minor slams administrators of quarantine hotel
Welfare Ministry committee recommends legal action against location’s operator, says poor planning directly contributed to the incident
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
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