# Israel proposes carbon tax that could add $86 to the cost of long-haul flights

- Published: 2026-11-08T16:27:01Z
- Updated: 2026-11-09T04:06:14Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/business/economy-finance/2026-11-08/ty-article/.premium/israel-proposes-carbon-tax-that-could-add-86-to-the-cost-of-long-haul-flights/000001a1-bba3-dfc2-a1b5-fbabb2320000
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The Israel Tax Authority estimates the proposed levy would raise 1.1 billion shekels (about $350 million) annually and increase ticket prices by 4% to 5%. Foreign residents and the country's top 10% of earners would shoulder most of the tax burden

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