Poverty
The war exposed Israel’s greatest social vulnerability - opinion
At this moment in Israel’s history, standing with the most vulnerable is not charity: It is an expression of solidarity and a choice about the kind of society we are determined to build.
Millions of Israelis, including 900,000 children, live in poverty, NII report for 2024 shows
Iran’s rial hits historic low: Over 1.5 million rials to a dollar
‘Refrigerators are empty’: Iran protests spark civilian cries for regime collapse - interview
'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 - 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.
