Yehimovich Blames Netanyahu for Poverty in Israel
After publication of report that over 700,000 children live below poverty line in Israel, ex-Labor head blames PM's economic policies.
After publication of report that over 700,000 children live below poverty line in Israel, ex-Labor head blames PM's economic policies.
Justice Minister Tzipi Livni's proposal to cancel debts for families owing less than 400,000 shekel passes Committee vote.
Project to help 5,000 families in need, evaluate how Israel handles poverty. Rivlin: 'All Israel responsible for one another.'
The government will allocate NIS 1.7 billion ($550 million) to the war on poverty in the 2015 budget.
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The law authorizing free dental care is not having the desired effect, a study shows.
The Israel Lawyers Forum has authorized rules to appoint attorneys for those who cannot afford to pay for them.
Shocking statistics show many survivors living off of less than 3,000 shekels per month - but that may change soon, MK says.
The Chasdei Naomi assistance organization said that 12% of Israelis had received some form of food assistance for Passover.
Leftist politicians are being very cynical and dishonest by blaming poverty in Israel on 'the settlers,' said Gershon Mesika.
Israel's GDP continues to grow, according to new report - but unemployment in specific populations continue to threaten that growth.
Mayor of Lod holds up housing project, says he doesn’t want ‘socio-economically weak’ hareidi Jews making his city poorer.
MK Chetboun reacts to poverty report with call to restore slashed benefits. ‘Child payments mean bread, milk.’
Shas party head Aryeh Deri warns of ‘poverty storm’ as data shows 1.7 million under poverty line, including 23% of elderly.
High unemployment among Arab women, hareidi men contributes towards Israel ranking bottom out of 35 OECD states.
Restaurant-style soup kitchen in northern Israel provides those in need with nutrition - and dignity.
Yad Ezra V'Shulamit is helping Israel's poor to cope with budget cuts that have worsened their plight.
Pre-paid food cards aim to grant families in need "the dignity to make their celebrations special and joyful.”
‘We’re moving from benefits culture to work culture,’ Finance Minister boasts as child benefits are slashed.
Six hundred families are waiting for public housing in Carmiel, but none is available. ‘This is a powder keg.’
William Rapfogel explains why the council believes in “piling on the services," talks about helping "the Jews we've been in denial about."
Poverty has risen dramatically in the New York Jewish community since 2002, according to a new UJA-Federation of New York report.
The three main “edicts” that the government is imposing this year will significantly increase the number of poor, it was announced.
MK Wortzman tackles housing crisis, child poverty in his first speech in Knesset.
Jerusalem Conference debate: are Israeli Arabs alienated because they are poor, or poor because they are alienated?
Israel's economy is about to receive another boost, with the cancelation of the customs tax on the import of hundreds of products.
The poverty rates have dropped to levels not seen since 2003 – but a third of Israel's youth are still hungry, latest figures show.
Discount supermarket chain boss Rami Levi has decided to forego his quarterly bonus and give it to his lowest paid workers.
PM Netanyahu is targeted by protesters who call for more government help for poor children, retired soldiers.
The number of Israel in "poverty” has grown again, but the statistical calculations in effect make the "circle of poverty” eternal.
Market researchers say poverty in Israel is decreasing, and have stats to prove it. They also have some advice for policy-makers.
MK Shelly Yechimovich says a “cruel” work culture is largely to blame for poverty in Israel.
The level of poverty in Israel remained stable in 2009, says annual NII report.