Nearly two million people in Israel live below the poverty line, including about 880,000 children, according to the 2024 Poverty Report by the National Insurance Institute. Child poverty is projected at 28%, with nearly one million children facing food insecurity, exacerbated by war and high living costs. The report highlights that Palestinians and ultra-Orthodox communities have the highest poverty rates, while Israel ranks second in child poverty among OECD nations. Ongoing regional conflicts further strain the country’s economic and social conditions.
