VOICED: Plagued by rising rents, Israelis pitch their tents

The video discusses the housing crisis in Israel, highlighting the struggles of young Israelis who are unable to afford homes due to high costs. It covers the rise in housing prices in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, leading to widespread protests by diverse groups against social and economic inequality. The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, has announced an emergency plan to build 50,000 new homes to address the crisis, but faces increasing public pressure.

What is one of the main reasons young Israelis are unable to buy homes?

• High taxes on property purchases

• Half of their salary goes towards rent and living expenses

• High interest rates on loans

• Lack of available housing

By what percentage did housing prices increase in Tel Aviv over one year?

• 32%

• 40%

• 17%

• 25%

What is the average economic growth rate in Israel since 2004?

• 3.5%

• 4.5%

• 5.5%

• 6.5%

What is a notable characteristic of the protests mentioned in the transcript?

• They consist of people from various social and political backgrounds

• They have been decreasing in size

• They are limited to Tel Aviv

• They are led by a single political party

What was included in Prime Minister Netanyahu's emergency plan?

• Increase in housing subsidies

• Introduction of rent control measures

• Reduction of property taxes

• Construction of 50,000 new homes