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


Safe and stable renting: Housing Ministry launches new plan for public housing

Under the new plan, called the "stable and safe renting" plan, the size of the rental subsidy will depend on the area in which the beneficiary is eligible for public housing.

A HOUSING CONSTRUCTION project in Israel.

June brings price hikes in multiple sectors for Israeli consumers

"Since the start of the war, the big food companies have raised prices by dozens of percent," said a lobby group.

 A cart laden with groceries.

Ghost apartments: How empty homes haunt Jerusalem's housing landscape

The term “ghost apartments” remain unoccupied for extended periods, often year-round. This is how they profoundly impact the housing market in Israel's capital.

 A view of the luxury apartments and tall buildings in downtown Jerusalem, on October 27, 2015. Most of the luxury apartments are owned by foreign residents or by Israelis who use them as vacation homes. The city with the largest number of phantom apartments is Jerusalem.

The difference between macro/micro inflation during the war in Israel

Despite inflation and government-controlled prices increasing on May 1st, Israel’s microeconomy should be stable. However, Israel’s macroeconomy will face the consequences of the war for a few years.

VARIOUS ISRAELI banknotes are displayed for an illustrative photo. The economy is well on its way to the pre-pandemic standards of budgetary discipline.

126 new apartments approved for expansion in Ramot Naftali

North District Committee greenlights plan for 126 new apartments in Moshav Ramot Naftali, part of the recent surge in settlement expansion in the North, including Liman and Manara. 

 The border fence between Israel and Lebanon.

One dollar difference: Couple buys dream home at auction

Auction Shock: A 4-bedroom house in Australia sold for $731,002, just $1 above the second bid and $2 over the third, setting a new record.


'Housing was once a human right' for Jews growing up in New York City

As housing prices rise and the personalities of neighborhoods disappear, a return to affordable, safe, communal life in an integrated community is essential.

 The exterior of RNA House.

Israel's housing crisis: 204,000 families struggle to afford rent

Data from a Knesset inquiry reveals the dire situation. Which cities are the worst hit – and what's being done?

 The public housing in Be'er Sheva.

‘Cleansing the world of Jews’: Porto housing protest turns antisemitic

Protesters drew inspiration from the Israel-Hamas war and anti-Israel narratives, instructing people “not to rent a house from Zionist murderers."

Affordable housing demonstration in Porto turned into anti-Semitic event calling for “cleansing the world of Jews”

Jerusalem's 2023 record urban development efforts

The capital of Israel continues to thrive as construction reaches unprecedented levels, demonstrating its commitment to progress and growth.