Israel’s Industry Ministry has decided to identify with labels Israeli products originating in post-1967 territories.
The decision comes after the European Union insisted it would not allow tax breaks for goods from those areas.
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The ministry’s decision has come under fire from Israeli hawks and farming organizations.
They say such a move creates facts on the ground, by differentiating between Israel and post-1967 areas, that will damage Israel’s diplomatic policy. Farmers say it will lead to a major fall in revenue.
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