Israel strips Amnesty of tax benefits over anti-Israel action
“Whoever acts against the State of Israel will not be eligible for benefits from the State of Israel," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.
JNS - Jewish News Syndicate 03.02.2025
(Jan. 21, 2025 / JNS) Israel’s Tax Authority has revoked Amnesty International’s tax benefits, accusing the organization of supporting anti-Israel activities and the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
Monday’s decision follows an inquiry launched in July 2023 and months of review by a special team established by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
“Whoever acts against the State of Israel will not be eligible for benefits from the State of Israel,” said Smotrich.
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