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Smotrich to unveil high-tech aid plan, mulls dollar tax payments

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By אסף זגריזק

First reported by Calcalist · Jun 24, 2026

What happened

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.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Bezalel Smotrich
OrganizationsKnesset, Ministry of Finance, Israel Innovation Authority
PlacesIsrael, Silicon Valley, Florida

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

GlobesUnrated · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Smotrich to unveil high-tech aid plan, mulls dollar tax payments
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Smotrich Says Tax Relief Plan for Tech Is Nearing Completion

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