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Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Lead Israel's Housing Boom Amid Sharp Regional Disparities
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First reported by Mako · Jul 26, 2026
What happened
In 2024, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv lead Israel's housing construction boom with thousands of new starts, while many peripheral and affluent cities face declines or no new housing development, revealing stark regional disparities in the housing market.
- 01Jerusalem leads Israel with 6,104 new housing starts in 2024, nearly tripling since 2020.
- 02Tel Aviv follows with 4,692 starts, reflecting strong urban renewal and high-rise projects.
- 03Peripheral cities like Ashdod and Lod show significant construction growth, with Lod rising from 59 to 1,668 starts.
- 04Affluent cities experience a 14% drop in housing starts due to land scarcity and policy shifts.
- 05Several municipalities, including Modi'in Illit and Beit El, recorded zero new housing starts in 2024.
- 06Ashkelon’s housing starts halved after completing mega-projects, illustrating volatile construction trends.
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