We can only hope that the prime minister and his new committee will use this opportunity to focus on seriously tackling the issue that clearly tops the national agenda for most Israelis.
The increases are the latest in a series of recent price hikes.
As the government prepares to pass the budget, it should not forget its pledge to voters before the last election to rein in the cost of living.
A series of Israeli companies and importers have announced significant price hikes in recent weeks.
Recent import reforms have paved the way for the international retail giant to potentially revolutionize the Israeli market.
The issue occupying Israelis’ minds above all others isn’t the judicial reform, personal safety or even Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Smotrich proud of cutting the price hike in half, neglects to mention that the other half will eventually come into effect, per his deal with dairy manufacturers.
The move may lead to a shortage of certain dairy staples in Israel as the Jewish holiday of Shavuot approaches.
In explanation of the price rise, the Agriculture Ministry has highlighted the war in Ukraine as a primary cause.
The inflation number was the highest ever year-on-year increase recorded by the statistics bureau since monthly records began in the 1970s.
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