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Government transfers Interior Ministry powers to Netanyahu, but not the arson on annual property tax relief for draft evaders

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First reported by N12 · Jun 22, 2026

What happened

Israel’s government approved moving several Interior Ministry powers to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, but not the authority needed to revoke property tax discounts from draft evaders. The legal adviser says the omission violates a High Court order.

  • 01Cabinet approved transferring some Interior Ministry powers to Netanyahu on Monday.
  • 02The property tax sanction for draft evaders was left out.
  • 03Legal advisers said the omission violates a High Court ruling.
  • 04Gil Limon warned the government in a letter to Yossi Fuchs.
  • 05The arrangement is being used because there is no permanent interior minister.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Government transfers Interior Ministry powers to Netanyahu, but not the arson on annual property tax relief for draft evaders
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Cabinet Transfers Interior Ministry Powers to Netanyahu, but Not the Arrears Penalty for Draft Dodgers

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