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Treasury Legal Advisor Backs Fuel Price Cut Proposal

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First reported by Kan News · 31 minutes ago

What happened

Israel's Treasury legal advisor recommended approving Finance Minister Smotrich's plan to cut fuel taxes by half a shekel, citing cost of living relief despite concerns about political motivation and professional opposition. The Attorney General will make the final decision.

  • 01Treasury legal advisor backs fuel tax cut proposal.
  • 02Proposal aims to reduce fuel prices by half a shekel.
  • 03Concerns raised about political motivation and professional opposition.
  • 04Legal advisor cited cost of living and past precedents.
  • 05Attorney General to make the final decision.

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0404Right · Hebrew18 minutes ago
Treasury Legal Advisor Backs Fuel Price Cut Proposal
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew31 minutes ago
Treasury Legal Advisor Backs Fuel Price Cut Amid Election Concerns

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