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One-third of Israel’s food is wasted as 1.5 million go hungry, report finds

A Leket Israel report reveals that 39% of Israel’s food is wasted—costing $64 billion in a decade—while 1.5 million citizens live with food insecurity; a national plan is finally in place, but experts say action is overdue

ynet Global | 11.25.25

One in four Israeli households struggles with food insecurity, report finds

New social security report shows over one in four Israeli households lacked consistent access to food in 2024; about one million children affected, as researchers call for long-term government plans to ensure reliable access to healthy food

Shira Kadari-Ovadia | 11.16.25

השטח בו בוצע המחקר על זני החיטה העמידים בפני יובש

Amid increasing boycotts, national system will monitor risks in food import

Ministry of Agriculture is preparing alternative solutions for supply sources that are blocked from abroad; Over 90% of the supply of grains and fish, 80% of legumes, and 60% of beef come from imports

Navit Zomer | 09.28.25

Rosh Hashanah highlights Israel’s food waste crisis

Leket Israel was started because Israel today is a Western country and “we waste with the best of them,” according to Joseph Gitler, the founder and CEO of Leket

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 09.23.25

Leket Israel responds to crisis: Despite the ceasefire, the need remains critical — and Leket doesn’t stop

Though missiles have stopped, hunger has not—Israel’s leading food rescue organization expands emergency efforts to reach displaced, vulnerable populations still reeling from war’s toll, under the banner 'Leket Doesn’t Stop'

Ynetnews | 07.02.25

Leket Israel ramps up emergency food deliveries amid Iranian rocket attacks

Leket Israel CEO Joseph Gitler told ILTV News, 'Unfortunately, we've had so many emergencies over the last few years, starting with COVID, October 7 and now this war with Iran, that we were ready to go'

Lidaer Grave-Lazi, ILTV | 06.23.25

From waste to rescue: How Leket Israel is nourishing a nation while fighting food waste

As food insecurity surges and perfectly edible food goes to waste, Leket Israel rescues millions of meals each year—cutting hunger, saving money and reducing climate impact; now, amid war and rising costs, the group is calling for a national food rescue plan

Ynetnews | 06.09.25

Farming in crisis: How Leket Israel supports agriculture and strengthens food security

In response to war and crisis, Leket Israel has become a lifeline for Israeli agriculture—mobilizing volunteers to rescue crops, support farmers and uphold national food security, far beyond its original role as a food bank

Ynetnews | 05.29.25

Farmers under fire: The relentless battle to keep Israel’s agriculture alive

As war continues to disrupt daily life across Israel, farmer Yossi Naim and Leket Israel founder Joseph Gitler share a raw and personal conversation about survival, solidarity and the soul of a nation

Ynetnews | 05.01.25

Israel’s food loss crisis hits 2.6 million tons as war drives waste surge

Food loss report reveals a deep crisis with 1.2 million tons of edible food wasted amid war-driven shortages and rising hunger across the country

Ynet | 03.31.25

Leket Israel: The food rescue network nourishing hundreds of thousands

As thousands of Israelis struggle to put food on the table, Leket Israel rescues surplus agricultural produce and cooked meals, ensuring that no one is left hungry. Each week, the organization distributes food to over 415,000 people through a network of 300 nonprofits and the dedication of 95,000 volunteers. In the wake of war, the need for food assistance has never been greater—and Leket Israel remains at the forefront, bridging the gap between abundance and scarcity

Ynetnews | 03.05.25

Festive gatherings ease the toll of war for Israeli soldiers

Mimi Rozmaryn: 'We can take a moment from the serious crisis that we’re facing and enjoy togetherness'

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 12.30.24

'Food security is national security': Israel's brightest minds discuss safeguarding national food supply

At the 52nd Annual Conference for Science and the Environment, over 220 workshops, panels and lectures were held, with a special lifetime achievement award presented to Prof. Moshe Shachak; here's a look at key moments from the conference’s second day

Reut Alon and Tomer Atir, Zavit | 10.01.24

תכנית החירום של הרשויות בצפון נחשפת: רבבות מנות אוכל ישונעו לבתים תחת אש

Northern communities launch emergency plan to deliver food to homes under fire

Amid preparations for a potential response from Iran and its proxies, municipalities in Israel’s north are gearing up, in collaboration with the National Food Security Initiative, to establish an emergency system tasked with delivering cooked meals, food packages, and baby food to tens of thousands of families; Gallant: 'The enemy is trying to sow fear, but the public is resilient'

Itamar Eichner | 08.12.24

דבורה עם ברקוד על הגב כאשר ראשה נמצא בתוך תא, מאכילה זחל. מערכת עיבוד התמונה מזהה אותה אישית, כדבורה מספר 344

Balanced diets crucial for honey bee survival, Israeli study finds

Research shows habitat loss and climate change disrupt honey bee nutrition, impacting pollination and threatening global food production and distribution and underscoring urgent need for efforts to protect these crucial pollinators

ynet correspondents | 08.08.24

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