Poverty in israel
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.
Nearly three million Israelis face food insecurity, including one million children, report finds
Nourishing hope: The impact of food nutrition on the working poor
Economic concerns cloud Passover celebrations as cost of living crisis deepens in Israel
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.
Thousands of Israelis pushed into poverty amid COVID-19 pandemic - report
Compared to the year before, some 268,000 new households - around 3% of the population - were pushed into poverty.
In Israel’s desert, JNF UK working to restore dignity to underprivileged
The Jerusalem Post learns about special projects for Israel’s poorest populations.
