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Witness testimony opens in food market price-fixing trial
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
50% centerFirst reported by Globes · 2 days ago
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What happened
Testimony opened in the food market price-fixing case against senior executives, including Victori’s Yossi Rabid and Yochananof’s Eitan Yochananof. The prosecution presented WhatsApp messages and phone evidence suggesting Rabid pushed suppliers to raise prices across competing chains before raising his own. Defense lawyers denied wrongdoing and said such negotiations are standard in the market.
- 01Testimony opened in the food market price-fixing trial on Wednesday.
- 02Prosecutors say Yossi Rabid tried to coordinate supplier price hikes across rival chains.
- 03Eli Shani’s messages referred to Rami Levy as “the thug from Modiin.”
- 04The Competition Authority says Rabid’s phone contained recorded calls and WhatsApp pressure.
- 05Defense lawyers called the indictment exaggerated and said the talks were routine.
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Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Competition Authority Opens Major Retail Price-Fixing Trial Against Victory CEO
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew2 days ago
Competition Authority Opens Evidence Phase in Food Price Coordination Trial
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