Avi Simhon vows party 'can completely stop the rise in prices' if it returns to power, says he didn't seek former premier's support

But in a sign of possible hurdles ahead, finance and energy ministries express reservations about the committee's recommendations

Committee under national economic adviser Avi Simhon wants shuttering of Bazan, Kiryat Haim oil storage facility and transfer of Haifa Chemicals to Negev

Brazilian delegation including foreign minister, president's son meets Israeli officials in Jerusalem to discuss 'the fight against coronavirus'

National Economic Council chairman Prof. Avi Simhon calls for change in law to allow funds to be devoted to local programs, not invested overseas as planned

Head of National Economic Council said to be reviewing what is being done with money already distributed, with a view to providing more ahead of High Holiday season

In landmark move, National Economic Council and Environmental Protection Ministry recommend shutdown of Bazan facilities, to be replaced with green residential and commercial hub

Avi Simhon, Fox Group's Harel Wiesel argue over government's sluggish action to provide aid to small firms amid pandemic

Avi Simhon estimates coronavirus crisis could cost economy more than NIS 50 billion but says it will quickly bounce back