Study: One-Third of Holocaust Survivors in Israel Live in Poverty Amid War
A new study by the Eran Association and the Foundation for the Welfare of Holocaust Victims reveals that over one-third of Holocaust survivors in Israel are living in poverty. The situation has worsened due to intensified economic and security fears during the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, which began in February 2026. Eran reported receiving over 11,600 calls from survivors since the conflict started, a significant increase from the 3,200 calls received in early 2026. The survey highlights severe hardships, with 36% of survivors relying on aid for basic food and 27% forced to skip meals. Additionally, at least 50 survivors had their homes damaged in the conflict. Loneliness remains a critical issue, as 65% of the approximately 70,000 survivors live alone. Previous reports indicated that thousands were waiting for public housing, with many dying while on waiting lists. Officials acknowledge the state's failure to provide immediate housing solutions for this aging population, whose average age is 87. The findings underscore the compounding vulnerabilities faced by elderly survivors amidst regional instability and domestic socioeconomic challenges.
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Study: One-Third of Holocaust Survivors in Israel Live in Poverty Amid War
A new study by the Eran Association and the Foundation for the Welfare of Holocaust Victims reveals that over one-third of Holocaust survivors in Israel are living in poverty. The situation has worsened due to intensified economic and security fears during the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, which began in February 2026. Eran reported receiving over 11,600 calls from survivors since the conflict started, a significant increase from the 3,200 calls received in early 2026. The survey highlights severe hardships, with 36% of survivors relying on aid for basic food and 27% forced to skip meals. Additionally, at least 50 survivors had their homes damaged in the conflict. Loneliness remains a critical issue, as 65% of the approximately 70,000 survivors live alone. Previous reports indicated that thousands were waiting for public housing, with many dying while on waiting lists. Officials acknowledge the state's failure to provide immediate housing solutions for this aging population, whose average age is 87. The findings underscore the compounding vulnerabilities faced by elderly survivors amidst regional instability and domestic socioeconomic challenges.
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