The Treasury today presented for approval to the Finance Committee of the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, a proposal doubling of the present travel taxes to 180 pounds ($60) on airline flights abroad and 150 pounds ($50) on ship tickets. It is expected that the Committee will approve the measure. No further action by the Knesset is required to put the proposal into effect.
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