Costs are rising in Israel. It's close to impossible to buy a home. So it's no surprise that when they're asked what issues they care about in next month's election, Israelis rank the economy first. But politicians aren't talking about it. Here's why not. timesofisrael.com/israelis-a…

Israelis are feeling economic anxiety. Why aren’t politicians talking about it?

Voters say they care about kitchen-table issues at a time of rising costs. But in the wake of Israel's worst catastrophe, and amid political polarization, experts say the path to victory, as always,...

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Sep 15, 2026 · 6:53 PM UTC

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Replying to @BenjaminSales
Wow. Close to impossible to buy a house. I'm already looking. Fortunately we have funds to make a deposit of 25% for a house as required. We're looking at central Israel, specificially Modiin.
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Replying to @BenjaminSales
Spend less on bombs you use for killing and maiming children, save on protection for terrorists AKA 'settlers' and you will be richer as a nation, also less drenched in blood.
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Replying to @BenjaminSales
a LOT more to worry about when it comes to that apartheid, genocidal hellhole
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