As world marks Holocaust, some survivors in Israel struggle

13 Sept 06:38 Key points summarised by AI

Despite Israel's dedication to honoring Holocaust survivors, approximately one in three of the estimated 165,000 survivors live in poverty.
Charitable organizations frequently provide essential support, criticizing the government for not adequately addressing the needs of survivors, particularly those who immigrated from the former Soviet Union.
Although the Israeli government allocates substantial funds and stipends, these amounts often prove insufficient due to the country's high cost of living, forcing many survivors to rely on additional charitable aid.
With the average age of survivors at 85 and their numbers rapidly declining, there is an urgent call to prioritize their welfare and ensure they live their final years with dignity.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.