Poverty rate 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.
NGOs see dramatic increase in financial assistance requests from young people
More Israelis are poor as gap widens between haves, have-nots
Mother attempts to sell kidney as last-ditch effort in poverty
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.
Parties use poverty report to slam PM
Yesh Atid MKs, who were ministers until two weeks ago, say Netanyahu blocked reforms that could have curbed poverty.
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."
Ministers okay poverty panel’s recommendations
Increased allotments will improve financial and living standards for 190,000 elderly citizens
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Yael's Corner: How to combat hunger in Israel
The desperate requests for basic necessities that I see from needy people in Israel are heartbreaking.