Opposition to a proposed tax on tourists visiting Palestine was expressed yesterday before the government commission considering the question by I. Ben-Zvi, Palestine labor leader and member of the Vaad Leumi (Jewish National Council). Imposition of this tax would be harmful to the best interests of Palestine, Ben-###### the commission.
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