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41% of Jerusalem Families Now Living in Poverty

12/8/2025

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A report highlights a rising trend of 'war poor' Israelis facing poverty after October 7.
The crisis includes hunger and financial stress affecting not only the most vulnerable but also the lower middle class.
In Jerusalem, about 41% of families live in poverty, well above the 20% national average.
The figures illustrate a widening social crisis and regional disparities in poverty levels.

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Story summary

A report highlights a rising trend of 'war poor' Israelis facing poverty after October 7.
The crisis includes hunger and financial stress affecting not only the most vulnerable but also the lower middle class.
In Jerusalem, about 41% of families live in poverty, well above the 20% national average.
The figures illustrate a widening social crisis and regional disparities in poverty levels.