UNICEF will be releasing a poverty report on Friday, 7 Nissan addressing poverty among children in 41 Western civilized nations, including Israel. The report measures the gap between the middle class and the wealthy, measuring numerous social, economic, education, and health parameters.

According to the report, Israel ranks last, behind even Chile and Mexico, regarding inequality between children among the Western nations. The report also cites close to 30% of all Israeli children are listed under the poverty line and the gaps existing in the areas of income, education, healthcare and social status is the worst among the nations included in the report.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)