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Israel's Supreme Court Closes Case on 'Cheap Basket' Consumer Program
Israel's Supreme Court has closed a case against the "Israel Basket" program, which promoted Carrefour as having the lowest prices. The Ministry of Economy announced the program's end on October 14, 2026, leading the court to cancel hearings.
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What happened
- 01Israel's Supreme Court closed the "Israel Basket" program case after the Ministry of Economy announced its end.
- 02The program promoted Carrefour as having the lowest prices, a claim challenged by consumer groups.
- 03Non-profits "Tzlal" and "Emun HaTzibur" filed the lawsuit, citing misleading advertising.
- 04Research suggested promotional items were cheaper while other goods at Carrefour increased in price.
- 05The state argued consumer protection laws did not apply to the administrative program.
- 06The court ordered the state to pay 5,000 shekels in legal costs to the plaintiffs.
Non-profits had sued, claiming the advertising was misleading about overall savings. The court ordered the state to pay 5,000 shekels in costs but did not rule on the program's legality.
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