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New quality-of-life ranking places Kfar Saba, Herzliya and Ramat Gan at the top

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

100% centerFirst reported by Mako · 2 days ago
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What happened

Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics released a quality-of-life ranking of cities based on 56 indicators. Kfar Saba, Herzliya and Ramat Gan led the list, while Jerusalem ranked last.

  • 01Kfar Saba, Herzliya and Ramat Gan topped the new quality-of-life ranking.
  • 02Jerusalem placed last in the index.
  • 03The Central Bureau of Statistics evaluated 56 indicators.
  • 04The measures included education, health, security and green spaces.
  • 05The ranking was published on June 23, 2026, at 15:52.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · Hebrew2 days ago
New quality-of-life ranking places Kfar Saba, Herzliya and Ramat Gan at the top
N12Center · Hebrew2 days ago
Quality of Life Ranking Puts Kfar Saba on Top, Jerusalem at the Bottom

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