Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman warned Monday that if a universal conscription law is not passed, the direct tax on all citizens will increase by 16 percent, according to a Ynet report.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, stated on Monday that if the Knesset does not enact a universal conscription law, direct taxes on all Israeli citizens will rise by 16 percent. The warning was reported by Ynet and comes amid ongoing coalition negotiations over the draft law, which has been a contentious issue. Lieberman has long advocated for mandatory military or national service for all segments of Israeli society, including the ultra-Orthodox community. The direct tax increase threat appears aimed at pressuring coalition partners to advance the legislation.
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