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- The Knesset approved a bill exempting new United States olim from Israeli National Insurance contributions for five years.
- The measure aims to ease double payments to US Social Security and Israel's National Insurance.
- MK Simcha Rothman said the bill will encourage aliyah and ease economic concerns deterring immigrants.
- The law covers a unique US citizen situation, noting there is no agreement to prevent double payments.
