Poverty

Asylum-seeking, refugee women in Israel endure higher poverty rates and exploitation

The report states that among asylum-seeking and refugee women, the poverty rate is twice that of men, reaching 64% compared to 33% for men.

'Know this, Khamenei, this is your end': Iranians slam regime in footage from Tehran to Israel

While aware of consequences if caught, Iranians sent footage to N12 showing mass income inequality and support for Israel.

The second social front: The war on poverty is not over

Let us remain faithful to the spirit of October 8 to preserve our country’s social cohesion and secure our future as a nation.

By GILLES DARMON
17/02/2025

Eurovision lessons: Israel can tackle poverty through participatory policymaking

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.

By YONI BLASBALG
15/02/2025
  The committee for the fight against poverty, headed by by MKs Pnina Tamano-Shata and Avraham Betza

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

The outsourcing of social services must include a mandate for measuring social value.

By ELI COHEN
13/01/2025

VAT increase will mean many in Israel go hungry

The increase in VAT will overwhelm the many families who are already barely keeping afloat.

By RABBI SIMCHA KRAKOWSKI
23/12/2024

'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.

18/12/2024

Israel is losing the war on poverty

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.

By ERAN WEINTROB
18/12/2024
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