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YouTube Premium Raises Subscription Prices Sharply in Israel
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Walla · 4 hours ago
What happened
Google is raising YouTube Premium subscription prices in Israel by up to 25%, effective immediately for new users and from October for existing ones, citing investments in new features and creator support. The increase is steeper than in the US, sparking consumer criticism amid rising living costs.
- 01YouTube Premium prices in Israel rise 20-25% across all subscription plans.
- 02Single-user plan increases from 23.9 to 29.9 shekels monthly, a 25% hike.
- 03Family and student plans also see significant price jumps, exceeding 50 shekels for families.
- 04New customers pay new rates immediately; existing users from October 2026.
- 05Price rise in Israel is sharper than in the US despite currency trends favoring Google.
- 06Google cites service improvements and creator support as reasons for the increase.
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