Poverty
Israel's economic future at risk as productivity falls behind G7 nations, report warns
Israel went from outperforming G7 economies to lagging behind them, as a new Shoresh report warns that education gaps, demographic shifts, and brain drain threaten its economic future.
UNICEF warns of severe child deprivation in Lebanon as displacement, economic tolls mount
Pakistani girl, 3, sold into marriage for $9,000 under 'walwar' custom, sparking int'l outrage
Poverty, child labor, and child marriage partially behind Iran’s unfilled classrooms
Giving surplus a second life, Jerusalem’s food rescuers are turning leftovers into a lifeline
The Jerusalem Food Rescuers initiative, created by Daniella Seltzer in 2019, aims to address the development of a sustainable food system and promote nutrition in Jerusalem.
Demand for food assistance surges 32% ahead of Rosh Hashanah
The campaign includes food and cash donations, food package-packing events, fundraising from the public and business sector, and collaborations through online and digital platforms.
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 man who couldn't watch Israel throw its food away: The story of Leket Israel
From a leaky trunk to Israel's national food bank: Joseph Gitler on waste, "startup nation poverty," and feeding families after Oct 7.
Jerusalem’s future depends on supporting small business growth - opinion
The capital is Israel’s second-poorest large city. Fixing that doesn’t require a miracle – it requires investing in Jerusalem’s small business sector.
Israeli children's mental health plummets as a result of ongoing war experiences
This year's data points to an increase of tens of percent in diagnoses of anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts among children aged 6 and 9.
The cost of Israel's war is also measured at the Seder table - opinion
Nearly one in four Israelis (24.1%) will celebrate Passover in a more restricted manner this year due to financial constraints.
Iran risks renewed protests as citizens reach 'breaking point' amid war-stricken economy
Over 40% of Iran's population lives below the absolute poverty line, with that figure exceeding 50% in the capital. Economists warn, however, that the real poverty rate may have climbed above 60%.
The civilians’ war
Across Israel, war is reshaping daily life – and a growing struggle to maintain stability is unfolding inside Israeli homes.
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.