Housing prices

Israelis aren’t afraid of Iran, they’re afraid of supermarket prices, Zelekha says - interview

“If anyone gets in my way, I will bring down their government,” he said, stating he would demand control of the Finance Ministry and the Competition Authority in coalition negotiations.

Dr. Yaron Zelekha, chairman of the New Economic Party, and Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists Party, hold a press conference announcing their joint run in the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 6, 2026.
Housing Prices.

A woman’s eviction in Madrid brought down a government. What can Israel learn from it? - opinion

People take part in a protest against fascism and the housing crisis in Puerta del Sol square, where a camp has been set up, demanding political action to stop evictions and address the housing crisis, following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her home, in Madrid, Spain, October 3, 2026.

Sánchez pushes through controversial housing decrees following call for snap election in Spain

Far right protesters take part in a demonstration against the camp that has been set up, demanding political action to stop evictions and address the housing crisis, following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her home, in Madrid, Spain, October 03, 2026.

Spanish police fire rubber bullets, arrest neo-Nazi extremists in massive housing crisis riots


The future of Israel's Youth on Fire – interviewing Hadar Muchtar

While often ignored by adults, as many do not use the platform, Hadar Muchtar quickly rose to be Israel’s TikTok star of choice among Israel’s pre-voting population

 Hadar Muchtar

Netanyahu's partners are brewing a subprime crisis - analysis

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Lurking behind a financially dangerous financial-aid bill is an exciting economic controversy between the new coalition's ultra-Orthodox and modern-Orthodox members.

THE KNESSET Finance Committee’s incoming chairman, United Torah Judaism’s Moshe Gafni, presents an anti-economic bill that challenges the capitalist zeal of incoming finance minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Incoming housing minister says he is unaware of housing crisis

Israel's presumptive next housing minister is hit with the realities of finding housing in Israel in the 2020s.

A HOUSING CONSTRUCTION project in Israel.

Inflation: 7 facts and fictions you should be aware of - explainer

There has been much fallacious talk and print about the current 40-year high in inflation. Perhaps it is time to get to the bottom of it.

 A man stands in front of an electronic board displaying market data at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Israel's real estate market is cooling down, but prices aren't dropping

Only 7,900 apartments were sold in September; the average length of time to sell an apartment grows to 38 weeks.

Real Estate

Housing prices soar in the short term; new housing starts signal future relief

More housing starts have been promoted by the government this year, which could lead to better prices in two to three years.

 Israelis protest against the soaring housing prices in Tel Aviv and cost of living, on July 2, 2022.

This week in Jerusalem: Take a trek with Akim-Jerusalem

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 TREKKING: EIN Gedi vista (Illustrative).

Israel: An innovative country in dire need of innovation - opinion

While being informed that Israel is doing better financially than most countries, the fact is we have become a two-tiered society of the haves and the have-nots.

 WHAT HAPPENED to Ben-Gurion’s dream of developing the Negev?

Tel Aviv housing spikes by 18% within a year, moves into risky territory

In a special report, economists from USB Bank said that this is the quickest jump in 25 years.e by 10% on average.

An aerial shot of a Tel Aviv beach

TikTok goes viral for pointing out this one obvious flaw in Israel

Want to move to Israel? Become a billionaire. That's the message this viral TikTok video has, pointing out the crisis of high cost of living in Israel.

 Milk for sale at the Rami Levy supermarket in Jerusalem on July 17, 2022.