Oecd israel poverty
Poverty rates in Israel are among the highest - opinion
Poverty is not predetermined and gaps can be narrowed if we set our minds to it.
‘Soup-kitchen nation:’ Relieving poverty in Israel by reducing food waste
‘More than one-quarter of Israelis poor or nearly poor’ - Report
21.2% of Israeli population lives below the poverty line - new report
Israel's most important issues are sometimes ignored
Israel faces a whole host of burning issues that demand the full and immediate attention of the prime minister and his cabinet.
Israel’s economic forecast: Slowdown, high poverty
For years Israel’s GDP per capita grew by 2% to 2.5% per year; however, from 2012 to 2016 it slowed to an average annual growth rate of about .9%
More than 1 in 5 Israelis live in poverty, highest in developed world
When compared to other OECD countries, Israel still has the highest poverty rates of all developed countries.
State blamed as shocking new report highlights deep poverty across Israel
1,412,000 adults and 1,024,000 children live under the poverty line, with 1 in 3 poor children skipping meals.
Government has invested only 25% of funds needed to combat sky-high poverty
Researchers said there was “serious doubt” if the steps taken so far, and those planned, will bring poverty rates down to the OECD average.
Israel neglecting social welfare investment; child poverty at 25%
Welfare minister Haim Katz says people must go back to work. Unemployment at record low of 4.6%.
The 5776 mirror: Looking back over the past Jewish year
As we look back over the past Jewish year, Israel has room for much optimism and hope – and a dark cloud or two.
OECD report: Israel’s gender pay gap is higher than average
Israel also lags behind on student spending.
UNICEF: Israel’s child poverty rate surpasses Mexico and Chile
With regards to income inequality Israel ranked 37 out of 41 countries - meaning that the household income of a child at the bottom 10th percentile is 64.58% lower than that of the average child.
Celebrating Israel
There is no shortage of negative news about Israel; Every once in a while we Israelis should remember there is much for which to be proud.
Latet: If government doesn’t change policies, South Tel Aviv will become slums
NGO says 31.9% live below poverty line, compared to government figure of 22%.