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Over 2.8 Million Israelis Struggling with Food Insecurity

9/22/2025

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Over 32% of Israelis face food insecurity, affecting 2.8 million, including 1.3 million children.
Two-year war with Hamas accompanies ongoing economic hardship for households across Israel.
Israel ranks second-to-last in poverty among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) nations; 2 million below poverty line.
Experts urge government action and cross-sector collaboration as Israel enters the Jewish year 5786.

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Story summary

Over 32% of Israelis face food insecurity, affecting 2.8 million, including 1.3 million children.
Two-year war with Hamas accompanies ongoing economic hardship for households across Israel.
Israel ranks second-to-last in poverty among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) nations; 2 million below poverty line.
Experts urge government action and cross-sector collaboration as Israel enters the Jewish year 5786.