Cost of living in israel
Settler violence is a political blind spot in Israel’s election campaign - opinion
Settler violence could expose the government’s security failures, but Israel’s political landscape makes it a risky issue for opposition leaders to raise.
Yaron Zelekha slams Netanyahu's economic policy, vows to cut cost of living
Israelis aren’t afraid of Iran, they’re afraid of supermarket prices, Zelekha says - interview
Israeli food prices surged 19% over four years, TAU study shows
After supermarkets and mobile services: Rami Levy is entering a new and surprising field
Rami Levy Hashikma Marketing CEO says prices are affected by regulation and costs, and reveals plans to enter a new sector soon.
New study links organized crime and weak governance to rising cost of living in Israel
The report estimates that organized crime and extortion cost Israel's economy NIS 23 billion annually, adding roughly NIS 8,000 a year to the average household's expenses.
Former PM Bennett unveils plan to lower Israel’s cost of living if victorious in Knesset election
The Together Party's proposal targets monopolies, import restrictions, and barriers to competition.
Whining about the cost of living, continuing to wear Nike and Adidas
The Israeli consumer cries and pays, pays and cries, and simply refuses to give up on the big brands. Are we suckers or simply loyal?
Stop blaming shoppers for fast fashion: Israel's government should fix the market - opinion
Not everyone needs a new dress for every event. Re-wearing clothes should be part of the solution. But when the wedding season brings one event after another, women want more than one option.
Israel's cost of living surpasses wealthiest European countries
The cost of living in Israel is such an outlier that it erodes the standard of living in the country by 14%, and the study argues that it could encourage emigration.
Matzot, vegetables, and a washing machine: Passover 2026 marks a new era of Israeli consumerism
The pre-Passover shopping season begins, highlighting a key trend: Expensive and complex products, led by electrical appliances, are rapidly moving into food retail chains.
Business owners protest at Knesset as Smotrich raises Israel's import tax exemption
The government approved Smotrich's order on Sunday and is expected to be finalized through a vote in the Knesset plenum on Monday evening.
Naftali Bennett's big comeback: Can the ex-PM return from political hiatus to topple Netanyahu?
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The ex-PM claims to have a plan to “fix Israel’s biggest problems in all areas,” sharing the details with English-speaking olim at a recent event in Tel Aviv.
Two protesters held outside Religious Zionist Party offices amid budget, cost-of-living tension
According to the group, the protesters went to confront faction head Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich over rising prices and what they describe as misplaced government spending.
