Civil Service (Pensions) Law (Amendment – Pension for a Child Orphaned of Both Parents) Bill

What does the bill do?

The proposal amends the Civil Service (Pensions) Law and the Permanent Service in the Israel Defense Forces Law. It provides that an orphan of both parents who were killed as a result of hostile acts will be entitled to an allowance at a rate of 15% of the pension, plus an additional 15% (or 20% under certain conditions) for each orphan, until reaching age 35. The current condition limits orphans' allowances to ages 18-21 provided they are participating in service. The proposal applies to orphans whose parents were killed or died before or on the law's commencement date.