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Nearly 1 in 10 Israelis Face Severe Food Insecurity, Experts Urge Political Action
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By ענת גלעד
First reported by Walla · 12 hours ago
What happened
Nearly 30% of Israelis face food insecurity, with almost 10% experiencing severe hardship and skipping meals. A group of 28 academics and NGO leaders is urging political parties to commit to implementing a stalled national food security plan, demanding significant government funding and policy changes.
- 0127.1% of Israelis experience food insecurity, with 9.9% facing severe hardship.
- 02Academics and NGOs urge political leaders to fund a national food security plan.
- 03The plan, developed 18 months ago, requires at least 300 million shekels annually.
- 04Recommendations include price controls, VAT reduction, and expanded school meals.
- 05Signatories cite Israel's high rates of food waste and food insecurity.
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