Israel poverty
Growing class of 'war poor' Israelis pushed into poverty post-October 7, report warns
The report depicts a deepening social emergency in which hunger and chronic financial stress are spreading from Israel’s weakest populations into the lower middle class.
NGOs see dramatic increase in financial assistance requests from young people
VAT increase will mean many in Israel go hungry - opinion
'Poverty, by America': Explaining poverty in Israel and the US - review
Latet’s Alternative Poverty Report finds over 2.6 million poor people in Israel
Last year, 14% of children were forced to beg in the street.
Kahlon proposes NIS 550 increase in elderly income supplements
22% of Israel's population live in poverty, according to the latest report.
Poverty costing Israeli economy NIS 48 billion annually, NGO report finds
The government has been asked to cut poverty by 40% in order to reach the OECD average.
Giving Back: The challenging road from Jerusalem to Eilat with Run4Afikim
The 2015 run will kick off on November 18 at 6 p.m. and end on the 20th in Eilat.
Emergency meeting to fight neglected welfare issues in 2016 budget
Newly launched Coalition for Social Reform demands government action
Homeless in the Holy City
Those who have fallen through the cracks in Jerusalem are finding a helping hand at the municipality’s emergency services center.
One in seven Israelis feel poor, according to new CBS report
16% of Israelis forego food due to financial distress.
My Bleeding Heart
Why do Ethiopian Israelis and African Americans face such high incarceration and poverty rates?
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