To coincide with the outbreak of war and massacre on October 7, a report from the National Insurance Institute was released on the consequences of the Hamas invasion. According to the report, more than 885 people were killed in the fighting, including 53 minors. About 70 thousand people were affected, and today there are about 1,000 orphans in the country.
Among those killed in Hamas attacks were 72 foreigners and 12 children. Now 921 people have become orphans, 226 have lost their spouses, and 1,078 have lost their children. Also, 101 people are among those abducted, including security forces and reservists from the Gaza Strip.
The National Insurance Institute provided assistance to more than 70,000 war victims, 12,728 of whom sought psychological help. In total, some 11,760 people suffer from mental health problems and 527 suffered physical injuries.
The government provides support to victims by paying grants and benefits. More than 130 thousand adults and 50 thousand children received housing subsidies, totaling about 3.5 billion shekels. The Labor Minister assured that the government will continue to provide assistance and work towards the return of abducted citizens.