Bennett unveils 'Confrontation Line Law' proposing expanded tax, municipal benefits for North

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett presented his party's proposed 'Confrontation Line Law' to northern local authority leaders, which would expand the area eligible for state assistance and increase tax and municipal tax benefits for residents and businesses along Israel's northern border.

Former prime minister and B'Yachad party chairman Naftali Bennett presented northern local authority leaders with his party's proposed 'Confrontation Line Law' on Wednesday, which would expand the area eligible for state assistance and increase tax and municipal tax benefits for residents and businesses. Bennett toured Israel's northern border with fellow party members Keren Turner, Bruria Naim-Arman, and Nisan Zeevi, who would oversee implementation of the law in a future government. The proposal would expand the confrontation line from communities within 0-9 km of the border to those within 0-12 km, including Hatzor Haglilit and Safed. The plan would increase tax benefits by adding between four and six tax credit points or introducing a graduated five-year tax exemption track. Corporate tax would be reduced by between five and 10 percentage points for companies with substantial activity in the designated area. The proposal also includes state-funded municipal tax discounts of 45% for residential properties and 39% for businesses. The party argued the current system does not sufficiently encourage exporting manufacturers to relocate to communities along the confrontation line. Bennett said rehabilitating the confrontation line is an important national mission.