Latet's poverty report for 2024 was revealed this morning, and the picture is extremely worrisome. The report paints a harsh picture of the economic reality in Israel, which has a direct impact on families and children.
According to the report, hundreds of thousands of families in Israel are struggling to survive at a time when the cost of living is soaring. Most aid recipients in Israel report that in the past year there has been a sharp decline in their ability to purchase basic products in Israel, and at the same time, they have reported increasing difficulty in paying bills.
Those most affected are the younger generation. Almost half of the children in supported families suffer from severe effects on their studies and mental state.
In the past year, the elderly in Israel have also found themselves in increasing distress. More than half of the elderly who are supported live in extreme poverty. According to the report, they are struggling to pay bills despite the discounts to which they are entitled. and purchase basic food products.
The health sector is another victim of growing poverty. According to the report, about 70% of the recipients are forced to forgo treatments and medications due to financial hardship, and at the same time, this distress takes a very heavy toll on the mental health of the recipients.
