After AliExpress launched a closed customer club: the surprises awaiting you on Black Friday 2026

AliExpress has launched a closed customer club in Israel called 'Elite' with benefits for shoppers spending over $800 a year. Meanwhile, Zara is closing branches in the country and raising shipping fees, leading Israelis to shop abroad. The article compares prices and recommends checking feasibility before Black Friday.

Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress has launched 'Elite' in Israel – a closed customer club where members who have purchased at least $800 in the past year enjoy benefits such as an additional five percent discount on selected items, a monthly discount day of eight percent, free returns, and dedicated customer service. Meanwhile, Zara is scaling back its operations in Israel: closing a branch in Be'er Sheva and a Zara Home branch at Ayalon Mall, and canceling the free shipping benefit for orders over 199 shekels in group stores – shipping fees will now be 14.90 shekels per order. The article compares prices between Zara Israel and Zara Netherlands, showing that similar products may be significantly cheaper when purchased abroad, even after adding VAT. The author recommends carefully reading the fine print before shopping on Black Friday.