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Smotrich to unveil high-tech aid plan, mulls dollar tax payments
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First reported by Calcalist · Jun 24, 2026
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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he will present a high-tech aid package next week as the shekel strengthens. He also said the Finance Ministry is weighing incentives for multinationals and an unusual option to let some taxes be paid in dollars.
- 01Smotrich will present a high-tech aid plan next week after the shekel strengthened.
- 02Small startups may get expanded bridge grants from the Israel Innovation Authority.
- 03The ministry is also weighing help for growth companies facing funding gaps.
- 04Officials are studying incentives to keep multinational R&D and activity in Israel.
- 05A rare option under review would allow some companies to pay certain taxes in dollars.
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