Poverty
Millions of Israelis, including 900,000 children, live in poverty, NII report for 2024 shows
Poverty rates remain especially high among Arab and haredi populations, who together account for 65.1% of people in poverty, nearly double their share of the population.
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Growing class of 'war poor' Israelis pushed into poverty post-October 7, report warns
The second social front: The war on poverty is not over - opinion
Let us remain faithful to the spirit of October 8 to preserve our country’s social cohesion and secure our future as a nation.
Eurovision lessons: Israel can tackle poverty through participatory policymaking - opinion
By embracing participatory policymaking and empowering marginalized communities, Israel can create a future where poverty is not just a statistic but a challenge that we face – and solve – together.
Knesset marks national day for the fight against poverty
Lobby launches an action plan to break the poverty cycle for Breaking the Cycle of Poverty, as well as a new report showing 42% of families re-enter poverty after being out of poverty for a while.
Break the cycle of poverty for the sake of our kids - opinion
The outsourcing of social services must include a mandate for measuring social value.
VAT increase will mean many in Israel go hungry - opinion
The increase in VAT will overwhelm the many families who are already barely keeping afloat.
'We are there for them': IFCJ doubles aid to NIS 26.6m. for Israel's needy amid war
Since October 7, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews has distributed over 132 million dollars towards enhancing the security of the civilian home front.
Poverty and inequality in Israel is high and worrying, the National Insurance Institute says
The NII also stressed that the cost of living was 4.2% higher in 2023 than in 2022 and that this followed a 4.4% increase in the year before.
Israel is losing the war on poverty - opinion
The war on poverty is just as existential for hundreds of thousands of families struggling with it. As of now, however, in this area, the outcome appears to be absolute loss.
Nearly 30% of Israelis, over 600,000 children living in poverty - Latet
The emotional state of children of aid recipients was also more significantly impacted by the war.
The war is not an excuse to neglect the fight against poverty - opinion
Security challenges require us to unite as a society, but they must not become an excuse to neglect the state’s basic duty toward its citizens.
