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According to official Israeli statistics, in 2023, 42.4% of the Arab population lived below the poverty line - more than double the proportion in Israel's general population.

Despite Gabon being an oil-rich nation, a third of its population lives below the poverty line, according to the UN.

Ninety percent of Syria's population were left under the poverty line at the end of Assad's regime and its new government has been pushing for an end to sanctions since Assad was overthrown in December.

The American Prospect reported this week that Republicans are circulating a menu of options, including work requirements and a plan to increase out-of-pocket expenses for recipients working at or above the federal poverty line.

He said the number of Americans living below the poverty line has been “really rapidly increasing in recent years,” as the costs of food, housing and every other basic necessity rise.