- The Ministry of Finance proposes raising Israel’s VAT to 19% from January 2026.
- The increase is driven by a growing deficit due to higher defense spending.
- Key government leaders oppose the VAT hike.
- The Cabinet will review the budget and VAT proposal on December 4.
Source: vatcalc.com
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