Netanyahu’s coalition topples Smotrich’s order to double tax import rate, opposition celebrates
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-02-24 23:49 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Tax & Budget, Trade & Sanctions
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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's order to double the VAT exemption ceiling on personal imports to $150 was struck down in the Knesset plenum late on Monday night after it failed to secure the support of numerous coalition lawmakers.
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