Food security
Baby food aid requests rose 25% in 2025, infant formula prices climb, Social Bank reports
Data from the National Insurance Institute found that 2.8 million Israelis currently live with food insecurity, including over a million children.
Israeli farmers protest Smotrich's proposed dairy reform, warn of 400 farm closures
Leket founder says Israel needs to rethink the culture of food waste - interview
Nearly three million Israelis face food insecurity, including one million children, report finds
A food security pilot program has been added to Israel’s national budget
With NIS 155 million of annual support, the program aims to feed those in need, while granting struggling families the tools needed to escape food insecurity.
Zelensky says ‘millions could starve’ due to Russia blocking Ukraine’s ports
Shipments of essential goods from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, such as wheat and seed oil, have been stopped since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Shavuot, food insecurity and ‘The Little Red Hen’ - comment
Food insecurity is a reality for thousands of Israeli school children. Being reminded of this reality can perhaps come from many places, including from a well-known children’s book.
Israel foils smuggling of 58 tonnes of watermelons from West Bank
The watermelons were intended to be sold at a large Israeli supermarket chain, according to Agriculture Ministry inspectors.
Voices from the Arab press: Iran’s new challenges: birth decline, aging society
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Russia 'blackmails' world with food crisis to lift sanctions - Ukraine, EU, US
Western officials have accused Russia of weaponizing the food crisis to push other states to end their sanctions.
Russia taunts US on global food security crisis
"Russia expects a record-breaking harvest of wheat in 2022," said Russian diplomat Mikhail Ulyanov. "What the US is going to offer?"
Leket: Israel's National Food Bank promoting food rescue
A major turning point came in 2007, when hi-tech entrepreneur Gidi Kroch joined Leket upon his return from the US, bringing onboard his logistical skills.
War in Ukraine threatens world food security
Sharp rises in food prices in the past have caused political unrest
How is Israel working to fight food insecurity - opinion
Jewish tradition actually forbids food waste, with the commandment of bal tashchit (not to destroy or waste) being an important religious and environmental ethic.
