Tel Aviv is not part of the state of Israel
"Tel Aviv acts like it’s an independent country … it’s not part of the State of Israel" stated MK Miki Zohar (Likud). In a fresh report analysis of the Tel-Avivian mindset, the left newspaper "Haaretz", speaks out about the Knesset Member declaration who considers Tel Aviv disconnected from the reality in despit of the wave of terror that occured in recent days. The famous newspaper declares what many social analysts say: Tel Aviv is unique. In Israel but also in the world. The Bubble embraces international standing, like Berlin or Amsterdam, which becomes the "criteria for comparison regarding quality of life, infrastructure, culture and nightlife." The article also stresses on deeply differences within the city and relates interviews from retailers and economists: "Tel Aviv could be divided into three municipalities,” says Cofix founder Avi Katz. “There’s the deep south, where even a five-shekel coffee at Cofix is considered expensive and at the opposite there are the real Tel Avivians in the deep north that’s where Cofix’s strong customers are.” Moreover, according Analysts, "gross domestic product per capita in Tel Aviv is three times the national average." and "the average rental price of a 3-room apartment in Tel Aviv was 4,500 shekels in 2013." (prices has rised since).