Poverty in israel
Israel’s 30 glorious years – and the social Darwinism we built along the way - opinion
If we can mobilize hundreds of billions to fight a military war, why can we not mobilize less than 10 billion to fight the war against poverty?
The war exposed Israel’s greatest social vulnerability - opinion
Millions of Israelis, including 900,000 children, live in poverty, NII report for 2024 shows
Growing class of 'war poor' Israelis pushed into poverty post-October 7, report warns
Bridges for Peace: The bulwark of Christian support for Israel - opinion
For over half a century, Bridges for Peace volunteers have continued in their founder’s footsteps during times of war, terror and intifada.
How can Israel address rampant food insecurity? - opinion
The government can take significant steps toward eradicating food insecurity and creating a fair and sustainable food system for all Israelis.
Haredi society is forcing poverty, deprivation on those that want to work - opinion
Many of us know little about this community, which has chosen to separate itself from the rest of Israeli society.
Jerusalem Day: The statistics of Israel's capital
The capital’s total population reached a grand total of 966,200, doubling that of Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, metropolitan Jerusalem continued to grow, with more than 1.4 million residents.
Jerusalem Day: Mayor Moshe Lion talks issues plaguing Israel's capital
Asking Mayor Moshe Lion the tough questions – on the eve of the 56th Jerusalem Day and five months before elections.
Between heaven and earth, challenge and opportunity in Jerusalem - opinion
Jerusalem’s main challenge remains its high poverty rate, particularly among the haredi and Arab populations.
Editor's Notes: Jerusalem isn’t united. But it can be
Jerusalem Day is an opportunity to reflect on our capital’s past, take stock of its present and plan for its future.
Jerusalem's Holocaust survivors struggle to survive poverty, hunger
There are close to 10,000 Holocaust survivors living in Jerusalem. Do they go hungry? If so, who is responsible for that shameful situation?
'Economic hell': High prices push Israelis to poverty, exile - opinion
Unlike the US or Canada, where there is abundant affordable property for rentals, Israel is overcrowded and expensive. Over the last 15 years, the price of homes in Israel went up by 8% annually.
Soup kitchen feeds thousands in Hebron
Hebron's Takiat Ibrahim soup kitchen provides a lifeline to struggling Palestinians, serving thousands of people daily during Ramadan and throughout the year.
