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Israel-Gaza War, Taxes

Knesset Finance Committee approves raising VAT to 18% to cover wartime shortfall

The tax increase now goes to the Knesset for a second and third vote. Members of the committee, including on the coalition, criticized the move as too easy and harming the weakest members of society.

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Israel-Gaza War, Budget, Economy

Amended Budget for 2023 Passes Final Vote

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Budget a "serious error." MK Yuli Edelstein.

Israel-Gaza War, Budget, Economy

Likud MK Edelstein Also a No on the Budget

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Nir Barkat.

Israel-Gaza War, Budget, Economy

Economy Minister Barkat Threatens to Vote Against Budget

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"A time of national emergency." Rightwing figures appeal to Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich.

Israel-Gaza War, Economy, Budget

Rightwing Figures to Smotrich: Set Aside Political Agenda for National Emergency

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Smotrich's Response to Arbel's Letter

Smotrich: "There are more important needs than Ra'am's political funds"

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