Histadrut labor chief threatens widespread protest as only handful of companies answer government call to not burden consumers during pandemic

To resolve housing crisis, government will reward 12 high-demand municipalities with cash for each apartment approved; project could add 30,000 new units in the next three years

In December alone, Israeli banks lent 12.2 billion shekels ($3.89 billion) to home buyers, says Bank of Israel

With demand far outstripping supply, a little knowledge can go a long way in taking on the local residential real estate market

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

At Globes conference, Liberman says housing, cost of living among 'major challenges' in coming years

Households buying second or third homes up 236% in October, compared to last year, says Finance Ministry report

Cost of homes, apartments jumped nearly 1% in past month, according to latest data from statistics bureau

Finance minister promises government will narrow gap between supply and demand within 3-4 years

Bank of Israel hopes to reduce confusion for mortgage takers by compelling all banks to offer same three interest rate tracks, Globes reports