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Israel Grants 7% Tax Benefits to 64 West Bank Settlements Retroactive to January
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 9, 2026
What happened
Israel's Tax Authority announced a 7% tax benefit for residents of 64 West Bank settlements, effective retroactively from January 2026, following legislation led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and MK Tzvi Sukkot. The move aims to correct long-standing disparities in tax incentives for settlements facing security threats.
- 01Israel grants 7% tax benefits to 64 West Bank settlements retroactive to January 2026.
- 02Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and MK Tzvi Sukkot led the legislation with Yesha Council support.
- 03The tax benefit addresses decades of discrimination against West Bank settlers.
- 04Residents must obtain a residency certificate to receive the benefit through their employers.
- 05Yesha Council chairman Israel Gantz calls it a key step but seeks higher benefits.
- 06Tzvi Sukkot calls the move a historic correction recognizing settlers' role.
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