food security

More Israelis are poor as gap widens between haves, have-nots

Charitable organizations play a vital role in a country where the cost of living and the gap between rich and poor are large and growing, but experts say a real solution requires government action

By KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE
19/01/2023
4 IN JERUSALEM | MAY 15, 2020RELIGIONHOME ECONOMICSSUPER HAMOSHAVA on Emek Refaim Street: Hopefully

Over half a million Israelis live in food insecurity, but GDP is up

A new survey from Israel's National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) found that food insecurity has decreased, but remains a problem.

Superfood: Caribbean breadfruit traced back to Captain Bligh’s 1791-93 journey

The answers to a centuries-old mystery may also impact food security for island nations that are highly susceptible to climate change.

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