Bennett and Lapid promised to break up monopolies – what happened last time?

A Channel 14 investigative report examines the economic promises of the 'Together' party led by Bennett and Lapid, comparing them to past attempts. The report cites Bank of Israel and State Comptroller reports, raising questions about the full funding source for the plan, especially given the potential cost of 30 billion shekels per year for the housing section alone.

A Channel 14 investigative report examines the economic promises of the 'Together' party led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, ahead of the 2026 elections. The party promises to lower food and housing prices by up to 30% and grant significant benefits to reserve soldiers, including a housing voucher of up to one million shekels. The report reviews past attempts by the two, such as the 'cornflakes reform' that Bennett promoted as Minister of Economy, and the policy of reducing tariffs on agricultural produce. It cites Bank of Israel and State Comptroller reports, according to which these reforms did not lead to widespread price reductions for consumers, and in some cases prices actually rose. The report raises questions about the full funding source for the benefits package, especially given the potential cost of 30 billion shekels per year for the housing section alone. It highlights the gap between a political promise and a detailed implementation plan, and notes that exceptional past tax revenues are no guarantee of continuity.