National housing prices continue their steep rise, growing by 10.6% in the past year

Economy Ministry says thousands of items -- electronics, bicycles, eyewear, toys -- that already meet international standards will benefit from reform of regulations

Alongside Golda and Japanika, products from food importer Diplomat and pasta maker Barilla also expected to soon cost more

Producer of a raft of Israeli staples says prices will go up between 3% to 7% from February; price-controlled dairy products also expected to go up

In the newly-crowned world's most expensive city, some denizens say they still can't imagine going anywhere else, even as prices for housing and other goods swiftly outstrip wages

White City climbs five rungs to top spot in ranking by the Economist Intelligence Unit due to strength of shekel, increased cost of transportation and groceries

Reuters: The Finance and Agriculture ministries' plan, which includes a support package for Israeli farmers, is seen to save consumers 2.7 billion shekels ($820 million) a year

In interview day before vote, PM says other priorities are signing defense treaty with US, lowering cost of living, and 'eradicating the Iranian threat'

White City moves up semiannual ranking from 36th place on Numbeo database website; Haifa ranked 31st, Jerusalem 34th