Israel readily describes itself as a 'start-up nation', but glaring inequalities have left many behind. Photo: MENAHEM KAHANA / AFPSource: AFPNow 75 years old, Israel models itself as an economic success story, a leader in business, agriculture and advanced technologies -- despite glaring inequalities that have left many Israelis behind. The country readily describes itself as a "start-up nation", and its per capita GDP is higher than that of Germany, France or Britain. Photo: MENAHEM KAHANA / AFPSource: AFP"We are all in trouble. Photo: MENAHEM KAHANA / AFPSource: AFP"The state has ceased to ensure its role, to mitigate the effects of the market and to redistribute wealth."

Source: Daily Nation May 03, 2023 08:31 UTC