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Former PM Bennett Unveils Plan to Break Food Monopolies and Cut Prices by 30%

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Former PM Bennett Unveils Plan to Break Food Monopolies and Cut Prices by 30%
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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago

What happened

Naftali Bennett, former Israeli Prime Minister and Yachad party leader, unveiled a plan on June 30, 2026, to reduce food and toiletry prices by 30% by breaking major monopolies and opening markets to imports. The plan aims to save families about 8,000 shekels annually and includes reforms in kosher certification and agricultural support.

  • 01Naftali Bennett proposes breaking monopolies of major food companies to cut prices by 30%.
  • 02The plan aims to save Israeli families approximately 8,000 shekels annually.
  • 03It includes opening agricultural markets to imports and removing tariffs on fruits and vegetables.
  • 04Bennett suggests kosher certification reform to recognize foreign bodies and avoid dual certification.
  • 05Legislation will target regional monopolies, especially in retail chains like Shufersal.
  • 06Additional measures include reducing political spending and broad tax cuts.

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N12Center · Hebrew55 minutes ago
Former PM Bennett Unveils Plan to Break Food Monopolies and Cut Prices by 30%
MakoCenter · Hebrew55 minutes ago
Former PM Bennett Unveils Plan to Break Food Monopolies and Cut Prices by 30%
WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Naftali Bennett Unveils Plan to Cut Israeli Food Prices by 30% and Break Monopolies

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