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Business Owners Protest Tax Hike Amid Bakery Vandalism

2/23/2026

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Business Owners Protest

Hundreds of business owners plan protests against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's decision to raise the personal import tax-exemption ceiling from $75 to $150 after the government approved the measure and a Knesset vote is expected soon.
Smotrich says the move will increase competition and reduce prices.
In a separate incident, a London bakery faced vandalism linked to accusations of supporting Israel, drawing condemnation from Jewish organizations.

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Activists Protest Annexation

Hundreds protested in Stockholm against Israel's plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.
The demonstration was organized by civil society groups opposing the Israeli government's approval of land registration as "state property."
Activists condemned the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and launched a new sanctions initiative urging Sweden to act.
The rally followed intensified West Bank operations since October 8, 2023.

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Business Owners Protest

Hundreds of business owners plan protests against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's decision to raise the personal import tax-exemption ceiling from $75 to $150 after the government approved the measure and a Knesset vote is expected soon.
Smotrich says the move will increase competition and reduce prices.
In a separate incident, a London bakery faced vandalism linked to accusations of supporting Israel, drawing condemnation from Jewish organizations.

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