A hotline for Ukrainian refugees operated by the Labor, Social Affairs and Welfare Ministry has received over 5,700 aid requests for food, clothing, equipment, medical care and psychological services
The number already in Israel may well exceed the new quota of 5,000 refugees before it even takes effect over the weekend. Haaretz explains Israel's policy from entry, to work, to health insurance
Health Minister Horowitz could decide not to adopt the recommendation, which applies to children of foreigners whose visas have expired, but not to asylum seekers' children, who have separate health coverage
The ministry has been aware of the problem for months but has failed to resolve it. 'We’re a weak population and we’re paying the price,' said one asylum seeker in Israel