Israel’s Economy Struggles

Israel’s economic situation is becoming increasingly difficult as the country faces the mounting costs of war. ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ [img]( Dear friend and supporter, New data was released, and it reveals the growing strain on Israel’s economy. The country’s fiscal deficit has now climbed to 8.3% of GDP, 161 billion Shekels, as of the end of last month. This is the 17th consecutive month of rising deficits, driven largely by the costs of the ongoing war. Why is this deficit such a problem? A rising deficit means the government is spending far more than it’s earning. This limits its ability to fund critical services like healthcare, education, and welfare. As the country pours money into defense and emergency efforts, there’s less left for the people who need it most—especially the poor, elderly, and displaced families who are already struggling. The poor are hit hardest. They’re the first to feel the impact when government services are reduced or when prices rise because of inflation, which is often caused by high deficits. People who were already living paycheck to paycheck are now facing even more uncertainty. At Feed Israel, we’re working hard to fill in the gaps. Our volunteers continue to distribute emergency packages—containing food, water, hygiene products, and more—to bomb shelters and vulnerable families across Israel. But as the economic pressure increases, so does the demand for these supplies We need your help to continue delivering this critical aid. With the deficit growing and the war ongoing, your support can make a real difference for the people who need it most. [DONATE NOW]( Thank you for your continued support and commitment during these challenging times. Warm regards, [sig]( [logo]( David Segal CEO of the Feed Israel Foundation We support Israel by providing immediate humanitarian relief to those in need and by creating positive long-term change through educational programs and legislation. Our ultimate vision is to end hunger in Israel. We strive to enable individuals to break out of the cycle of poverty by giving them the tools to become self-sufficient so they can live more dignified lives. We at Feed Israel are strongly committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe online experience for all of our visitors while offering a high-quality user experience here at feedisrael.org. We know that you care about how the information you provide to us is used and shared. We have developed this Privacy Policy to inform you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Information we receive from users of the Website. Feed Israel Foundation operates this Website. This Privacy Policy, along with our Term & Conditions, governs your use of this site. By using feedisrael.com, or by accepting the Terms of Use (via opt-in, checkbox, pop-up, or clicking an email link confirming the same), you agree to be bound by our terms and this Privacy Policy. If you have provided personal, billing or other voluntarily provided information, you may access, review and make changes to it via instructions found on the Website or by emailing us at info@feedisrael.org. To manage your receipt of marketing and non-transactional communications, you may unsubscribe by clicking the “unsubscribe” link located on the bottom of any related email from the Company. Emails related to the purchase or delivery of orders are provided automatically – Customers are not able to opt out of transactional emails. We will try to accommodate any requests related to the management of Personal Information in a timely manner. However, it is not always possible to completely remove or modify information in our databases (for example, if we have an obligation to keep it for certain timeframes, for example). This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe from This List]( | [Update Subscription Preferences]( 5229 New Utrecht Ave Suite 400 Brooklyn, NY 11219 info@feedisrael.org | +1 (718) 820-7000