I/P Poverty

Via Cursor:

A UN report finds 'Two-thirds of Palestinians living in poverty,' and a poll identifies a more "pressing problem" than security in Israel, which 'leads West in child poverty.'

Everyone knows that the conditions in the West Bank and, particularly, Gaza are horrible. But I was surprised at how poorly things have gotten in Israel.

And can you guess which country Israel has surpassed in child poverty figures? Who else? The US, of course.

They're like two peas in a pod -- robust "Spartas" that spare no expense when it comes to planes and tanks, but not when it comes to adequately taking care of their most vulnerable citizens.