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
Food insecurity and the state budget: Is the right to have food political?
Out of the total NIS 480 billion budget, not one shekel was apportioned to address food insecurity, meaning food for people in need.
Amidar public housing splits units to meet demand, charges resident twice
The Housing and Construction Ministry and Amidar split units rather than purchasing or building new ones in order to provide more housing and meet the vast demand for public housing.
Thousands of Israeli kids expected to drop out of school over poverty
52,830 first graders beginning their education this week are poor, the Latet NGO warns
Two million Israelis lose income during COVID-19, fear poverty
It is feared that in 2021 many middle-class families will be reduced to poverty and food aid.
Likud Minister Hanegbi says complaining of hunger is 'populist bulls**t'
The minister-without-portfolio's page on Wikipedia was changed temporarily to open with the words "Tzachi Hanegbi is a corrupt, opportunistic pig."
Sabina Alkire and the Boris Mints Institute Prize
Alkire was recognized for her exceptional contribution to the understanding of the dynamics and implications of poverty.
Poverty - How many potatoes does it take to feed Israel’s hungry children?
Yad Ezra v’Shulamit is one of the largest food distribution organizations in Israel. Yet, even with its Herculean efforts they reach only a quarter of those in need.
Minister Ofir Akunis: 11,000 families will be given food aid until April
Social Affairs Minister Akunis reached an agreement to secure 6 million NIS to provide poor families with food purchasing coupons until April.
‘Soup-kitchen nation:’ Relieving poverty in Israel by reducing food waste
Addressing one of the ramifications of poverty by a government-led food rescue program
Elderly, child poverty increased in 2018, national report finds
NGOs combating poverty express concern with increasing poverty for elderly, although rate of overall poverty remained the same in 2018 over 2017 figures.
