Israel committee urges tax hikes on rich to fund social reforms

In response to huge protests in Israel this summer, the government panel calls for increased funding for welfare, education and low-income housing. Activists say the plan is not far-reaching enough. A government committee created this summer in response to the massive social protests that swept through Israel delivered its much-anticipated report Monday, calling for tax hikes on the rich to pay for an increase in funding for low-income housing, education and welfare.

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