After leading efforts by big businesses amid pandemic to secure billions in government grants, fashion chain CEO accused of 'swinish' behavior says funds no longer necessary

Fashion chain's CEO Harel Wiesel led campaign to secure gov't grants for big businesses, reportedly getting over NIS 13m; now it is handing out NIS 49m in benefits to shareholders

Major employers from store chains, restaurant groups, event halls, others to hold 'emergency' meeting to discuss securing financial support in recovery from virus lockdown

Hundreds of large businesses refused to reopen Sunday, citing lack of state monetary support; they are expected to resume operations over the next few days as new funds approved

Competition Authority says it is investigating whether self-imposed closure by hundreds of outlets over demands for government financial assistance broke economic laws