Poverty in israel
Can you really take people out of poverty? Pitchon Lev says it is already doing it
A child raised in poverty in Israel today has a 78% chance of remaining in poverty as an adult. Pitchon Lev has helped 84% of the young people in its program break that cycle
Israel’s 30 glorious years – and the social Darwinism we built along the way - opinion
The war exposed Israel’s greatest social vulnerability - opinion
Millions of Israelis, including 900,000 children, live in poverty, NII report for 2024 shows
Jerusalem poverty levels persist despite increased employment
In recent years, Jerusalem has been enjoying a steady increase in both tourism and business, but the fruits of that success have not had a notable impact on the poorest population groups.
Helping Israel fight poverty and support the weaker sectors
“We help all Israelis regardless of their background,” said Francois, who comes to Israel at least once a month – and sometimes as often as four times in a month.
Kamil Shehade Square, Haifa
Kamil Shehade looked out from the balcony of his apartment, he witnessed the everyday poverty, homelessness and underprivileged, and decided to do something about it.
‘More than one-quarter of Israelis poor or nearly poor’ - Report
While Israel's technological and scientific breakthroughs are impressive, it is still has the highest rate of poverty of any OECD country, according to a National Insurance Institute report.
Dreaming impossible dreams?
“I grew up in a poor neighborhood in Bat Yam, where nobody cared about aesthetics. Everybody was too busy fighting their daily battles. All people thought about was how to survive."
Why poverty must be front and center in this election campaign
The most recent report by the OECD placed Israel at the highest rate of poverty among all of its member nations.
Too many Israeli children are living in poverty
Her frustration was expressed following the presentation to President Reuven Rivlin of the annual statistical report on children in Israel.
21.2% of Israeli population lives below the poverty line - new report
The report showed an increase in poverty among the elderly, despite a recent minimum wage increase.
NGO: Over 1 million Israeli children in poverty
Half of welfare recipients say they frequently or occasionally lacked sufficient food at home.
Jerusalem? Tel Aviv? What is the best city in Israel?
The four other towns and cities sharing Jerusalem's ranking are Bnei Brak and the Arab communities Jisr al-Zarka, Umm al-Fahm, Zarzir and Bukata.
