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Israeli Home Sales Fell Nearly 30% in April, but Some Cities Kept Rising
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Globes · Jun 14, 2026
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What happened
Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported that apartment sales fell sharply in April, with 5,120 homes sold, about 29.5% fewer than in March. The decline was broad-based, though the Central and Southern districts remained the strongest markets over the latest three-month period.
- 01Apartment sales fell 29.5% in April to 5,120 units.
- 02Only 1,420 unsponsored new homes were sold in April.
- 03Unsold developer inventory stood at 84,000 apartments.
- 04Central and Southern districts led sales over February-April.
- 05New and second-hand sales both declined year over year.
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Full coverage · 5 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Israeli Home Sales Fell Nearly 30% in April, but Some Cities Kept Rising
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Israel’s Housing Market Slows Sharply in April as Second-Hand Sales Fall 38%
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