New poll: About 30% of Israelis know a case of economic violence in their immediate surroundings

A new survey by the 'Ruach Nashit' organization reveals that about 30% of Israelis know a case of economic violence against women in their immediate surroundings. The survey examined four patterns, including control of finances and prevention of work, and found differences in willingness to help according to marital status and age.

About a third of the Israeli public knows a woman in their immediate surroundings who has experienced economic violence, according to a new survey by the 'Ruach Nashit' organization published this morning on Kan News. The survey, led by Dr. Annabel Lipsic Friedlander, included 503 respondents and examined four patterns: control of finances (27.3%), prevention of work or studies (21.7%), taking loans without consent (13.5%), and using funds or threatening to deprive a source of livelihood (12.5%). 34.4% reported at least one case. It also emerged that willingness to help is higher among divorced people (77%) compared to married people (53%), and among young people (66% aged 18-29) compared to older people (39% aged 70+). 28.2% of respondents were undecided about whether to act, which highlights the need to make practical information about help options accessible.