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Public Housing Crisis Deepens as Israeli Law to Sell Units to Tenants Fails

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By אלעד שמחיוף

First reported by Mako · Aug 18, 2026

What happened

A bill enabling long-term public housing tenants in Israel to buy their apartments was blocked just before the Knesset dissolved, highlighting the decline of public housing from 25% in the 1970s to less than 1% today. The article explores the history, policy changes, and challenges faced by residents like Sigal Anania and housing experts.

  • 01Public housing in Israel has shrunk from 25% in the 1970s to under 1% today.
  • 02A bill allowing tenants to buy their apartments was blocked before the Knesset dissolved.
  • 03A 1998 law letting tenants' children buy apartments expired in 2023 after being frozen for 15 years.
  • 04Public housing was originally a national project to settle immigrants and develop regions.
  • 05The government stopped building public housing in the 1980s due to costs and sold units to tenants who could afford them.
  • 06Compared to Western countries, Israel's public housing stock is extremely low, between 1-5%.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsAdva Center, Knesset
PlacesIsrael, Negev, Galilee

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · HebrewAug 18, 2026
Public Housing Crisis Deepens as Israeli Law to Sell Units to Tenants Fails
N12Center · HebrewAug 18, 2026
Public Housing Struggles as Israeli Law to Sell Units to Tenants Fails Before Knesset Dissolution

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