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Shai Aharonovitz appoints Kfir Chen as deputy director of Israel Tax Authority

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Israel Tax Authority director Shai Aharonovitz announced Monday the appointment of Kfir Chen as deputy director, effective August 2, 2026, replacing Miri Savion who completed her tenure on June 1 after eight and a half years, according to N12.

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Israel Tax Authority director Shai Aharonovitz announced Monday the appointment of Kfir Chen as deputy director of the authority, as part of a rotation in the management team. Chen will assume the role on August 2, 2026, succeeding Miri Savion, who completed her term on June 1, 2026, after approximately eight and a half years. The announcement was reported by N12, without elaboration on the scope of the rotation or whether additional changes are expected in the authority's leadership.

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