Food security
World Food Programme halves food assistance to West Bank due to funding shortages
Despite now reducing the service, the WFP shared that food needs have doubled since 2023 and an estimated 900,000 people are experiencing food insecurity in the Palestinian territory.
Israel is failing to provide food security, leaving thousands of NGOs to fill the gaps - study
The man who couldn't watch Israel throw its food away: The story of Leket Israel
El Niño forming in Pacific could become the strongest in 70 years, threatening food supplies
Inspection team heads for first Ukraine grain ship off Turkish coast
The inspection by Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish and UN personnel working at a Joint Coordination Centre (JCC) in nearby Istanbul was expected to be completed around midday.
Link between processed meat and colon cancer found, say French health authorities
The French ANSES confirmed that nitrates and nitrites in pork and other processed meat products, such as sausages, increase the risk of colon cancer.
Ukraine war not first time Russia politicized food security - study
As its war with Ukraine rages, the Russia's emphasis on food security as a domestic and international tool is not a novel concept.
Coordination center to move grain out of Ukraine, Kyiv and Ankara say
The United Nations said that a meeting with Ukraine and Russia has led to hope that the global food crisis will ease.
Leaders of Israel, US, India and the UAE meet for the inaugural 'I2U2' virtual summit
I2U2 stands for Israel, India (both starting with "I"), UAE and the United States (both starting with "U").
Israel, Kazakhstan host meeting on trade and economic cooperation
Israeli Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov discussed the possibility of importing wheat and flour to Israel, among other economic cooperation opportunities.
Israel and the importance of saving soil - opinion
Israel has invested an enormous 4.3% of its GDP into research and development, and its expertise in high precision, efficient agriculture has, according to Sadhguru, become a guide for the world
A food security pilot program has been added to Israel’s national budget
With NIS 155 million of annual support, the program aims to feed those in need, while granting struggling families the tools needed to escape food insecurity.
Zelensky says ‘millions could starve’ due to Russia blocking Ukraine’s ports
Shipments of essential goods from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, such as wheat and seed oil, have been stopped since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Shavuot, food insecurity and ‘The Little Red Hen’ - comment
Food insecurity is a reality for thousands of Israeli school children. Being reminded of this reality can perhaps come from many places, including from a well-known children’s book.
