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Israel Resumes Milk Supply Amid Dairy Reform Controversy

2/4/2026

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The Israel Cattle Breeders’ Association will resume supplying raw milk to dairy plants after a brief halt, while protests continue.
Bezalel Smotrich, the finance minister, plans to abolish tariffs on imported dairy products to reduce prices and boost competition.
The reform faces legislative hurdles as some Likud members oppose the broader budget bill over local agriculture concerns.

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The Israel Cattle Breeders’ Association will resume supplying raw milk to dairy plants after a brief halt, while protests continue.
Bezalel Smotrich, the finance minister, plans to abolish tariffs on imported dairy products to reduce prices and boost competition.
The reform faces legislative hurdles as some Likud members oppose the broader budget bill over local agriculture concerns.