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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.
Poverty rates in Israel are among the highest - opinion
More Israelis are poor as gap widens between haves, have-nots
Mother attempts to sell kidney as last-ditch effort in poverty
NII renews larger child payments
In addition, the government decision called to establish a savings account for needy children – though this measure is not expected to take effect until 2017.
Annual report paints grim picture of poverty in Israel
According to Central Bureau of Statistics data, in 2014 there were 776,500 children living below the poverty line.
Yesh Atid social welfare platform calls for major reform of National Insurance Institute
The party is calling for separation of the administrative bureaucracy and medical committees in an effort to reduce the long wait times at the NII.
WIZO students launch campaign for ‘Day without Hunger’
The campaign, "From three one is hungry" aims to raise awareness of the poverty statistics and encourage youth to take responsibility to help combat the phenomenon.
Israeli NGO paints grim picture of child poverty, urges change
One in three children are poor, report says
1.6 million d'Israéliens sous le seuil de pauvreté
Un recul est amorcé mais les chiffres restent inquiétants.La classe politique utilise le rapport à des fins électorales.
Herzog slams Netanyahu after economic report decries hardships of Israeli households
Opposition leader says the Taub Center report is a "red card" for Netanyahu who has caused the entire state to be in overdraft.
Study says Israelis can't make ends meet
The share of young people who do not own a home increased from 43% in 2003 to 54% in 2012.
Growing rift between poor and financially stable sectors of Israeli society, IFCJ survey finds
"Poverty in Israel is perceived as a problem of the poor and not as a significant threat to society,” said Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, founder of the IFCJ, “these figures are a warning sign."
UNICEF report: Israel has 4th highest child poverty rate in developed world
Israel also had the highest rate of youth aged 15 to 24 not in education, employment or training.
