Bituah Leumi Reports: Payments Over 5,000 Shekels Are on the Way

Bituah Leumi announces August payments: hundreds of thousands of Israelis will receive benefits and grants. The average amount has risen to 5,280 shekels amid inflation of 2.64%. Schedule: August 12 – unemployment benefits, August 20 – child benefits, August 27 – others (moved from the 28th due to Friday). Self-employed reporting deadline is August 16.

In August, Israel's National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi) will continue monthly benefit and grant payments to hundreds of thousands of citizens. According to the agency, since the beginning of 2026, the average benefit amount has increased amid a rise in the consumer price index to 2.64%, and now stands at about 5,280 shekels. The first payments – for unemployment and income support – will arrive on August 12. Reporting for self-employed and employers has been moved from the 15th to the 16th of August due to Saturday. Child benefits will be transferred on August 20. Other payments (old-age, disability, survivors, care, etc.) have been moved from the 28th to the 27th of August, as the 28th falls on a Friday. Payments to victims of hostile actions are also expected. This material is informational and based on official agency data.