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Israeli Regulator Proposes 17 Million Shekel Fine Against Samsung Importer Over Parallel Imports

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 6, 2026

What happened

Israel's Competition Authority plans to fine Sunny Communications over 17 million shekels for anti-competitive conduct against parallel Samsung imports from Palestinian territories. Sunny allegedly pressured Samsung to stop these imports, violating 2023 competition law amendments. Sunny will present its defense in a hearing.

01Israeli regulator considers a 17 million shekel fine on Sunny Communications for anti-competitive acts.
02Sunny complained about parallel Samsung imports from Palestinian Authority territories in late 2023.
03Sunny accused parallel imports of misleading consumers and selling better models cheaper.
04Sunny shared detailed import data with Samsung and urged halting sales to the Palestinian Authority.
05The 2023 law amendment forbids importers from harming parallel imports or sharing supply chain data to damage competition.
06Sunny is reviewing the case and will present its defense in an upcoming hearing.

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