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Apple Cuts iPhone 17 Pro Prices in Israel Ahead of iPhone 18 Launch

How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By חיים בלוי

First reported by N12 · Aug 19, 2026

What happened

Apple has lowered prices of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in Israel by about $90 amid rising component costs, ahead of the iPhone 18 launch.

  • 01Apple cuts iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max prices in Israel by about $90 (320 shekels).
  • 02Price reduction applies to all storage capacities and is official from Apple, not a retailer promotion.
  • 03In Eilat, the discount is approximately 270 shekels due to VAT exclusion.
  • 04The cut comes despite rising memory and storage component costs known as RAMmageddon.
  • 05The move precedes the upcoming launch of the iPhone 18 series, likely influencing the price update.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
OrganizationsApple
PlacesIsrael, Eilat

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.

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Apple Cuts iPhone 17 Pro Prices in Israel Ahead of iPhone 18 Launch
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Apple Orders Israeli Importers to Cut iPhone 17 Pro Prices Amid Rising Memory Costs
GlobesUnrated · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Apple Orders About 300 Shekel Price Cut on iPhones in Israel Ahead of New Launch
N12Center · HebrewAug 19, 2026
Apple Cuts iPhone 17 Pro Prices in Israel by $90 Ahead of iPhone 18 Launch
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 19, 2026
Apple Cuts iPhone 17 Pro Prices in Israel by $90 Ahead of iPhone 18 Launch

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