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Israelis Cut Holiday Spending Amid Soaring Food Prices
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By i24NEWS, דנה ירקצ'י
First reported by i24NEWS · 1 day ago
What happened
Amidst rising food prices, Israelis are reducing their holiday spending for Rosh Hashanah. A consumer test found Rami Levy supermarket to be the cheapest for holiday groceries, while meat prices have significantly increased.
- 01Israelis are buying less for Rosh Hashanah due to price increases.
- 02Meat prices have risen significantly, with steaks nearly doubling in cost.
- 03Rami Levy supermarket offers the cheapest overall holiday shopping basket.
- 04Specialized butcher shops are considerably more expensive than supermarkets.
- 05Consumers hope for health, security, peace, and unity in the new year.
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