Poverty in israel
The war exposed Israel’s greatest social vulnerability - opinion
At this moment in Israel’s history, standing with the most vulnerable is not charity: It is an expression of solidarity and a choice about the kind of society we are determined to build.
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
Nearly three million Israelis face food insecurity, including one million children, report finds
Givat Amal residents evicted from homes after 16-year legal battle
In 2018, a court ruled that the residents of the Tel Aviv neighborhood living there illegally but nevertheless, the decision to evict the remaining residents was not overturned
COVID and social challenges conference hosted by Latet
A report from Latet, an Israeli aid nonprofit organization, showed that 32% of children in Israel don't have access to the nutrition they need.
How the US slashed child poverty: Lessons for Israel
Israel has neglected its poor children for decades, while in recent months, in one fell swoop, the US has slashed child poverty by 40% or more. How did the US do this?
Food insecurity surged with COVID-19, harming Israel’s children most
A new survey shows that at least 17% of Israeli families are suffering from food insecurity during the Delta wave.
New budget will add NIS 1b. to help the poor and the disabled
State budget will provide millions of shekels for survivors of domestic violence, those with disabilities, food security, welfare dormitories, senior citizens, Holocaust survivors, and more.
Colel Chabad combats COVID-induced food insecurity for families
Some 200,000 Israeli families will be assisted through this program, which will include cards with which to purchase food, in addition to food boxes.
Israel’s middle class slides into poverty
Nearly 2 million Israelis are living below the poverty line, according to a new National Insurance Institute report.
Coronavirus in Israel: 1 in 3 kids living under poverty line
About 57% of ultra-Orthodox children were living under the poverty line, and 46% of Arab-Israeli children, the report said.
New political party established to help Arab elderly living in poverty
The number of elderly Arabs is expected to double by 2045.
About two million Israelis live below the poverty line - report
Bituach Leumi (National Insurance) published a short and overdue report from past data on poverty and inequality in Israel.
