Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expanded the exemption from VAT on personal imports to a value of up to USD 150, up from the current limit of USD 75.
On his first visit to India, Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, along with his delegation, visited Gujarat and paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.
Israel's Minister of Finance, Bezalel Smotrich, who was in India, and India's Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) in New Delhi on Monday.
"Strongly condemn the Union Government's decision to host Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a far-right extremist and a chief architect of Israel's brutal occupation and expansionist agenda. At a time when a genocide is unfolding in Gaza, entering into agreements with representat
Speaking in Delhi with ANI, Smotrich highlighted the long-standing relationships between India, Israel, and the US, noting that differences are natural but can be resolved through dialogue.
Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the new bilateral investment pact with India will boost secure investments in both economies. He highlighted shared values, discussed progress on a Free Trade Agreement with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and noted trade could grow up to four
Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, on Monday, hailed India's economic prowess and called the Indian economy "fascinating". Praising the reforms brought under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said that the results speak for themselves when it comes to India's economic picture.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said both Israel and India are negotiating with the US on tariffs. Speaking in Delhi, he expressed confidence that differences will be resolved, citing strong ties, common values, and economic interests shared by the three nations.
India and Israel signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement to boost reciprocal investments and economic cooperation. Israel is the first OECD member state to sign under India's new treaty model. The pact ensures investor protection and replaces the earlier 1996 agreement, terminated in 2017.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to annex Gaza if Hamas refuses to disarm, Al Jazeera reported. He outlined a plan to displace Palestinians, impose a siege, and seize territory. Hamas condemned the remarks as a "call to exterminate" civilians amid ongoing humanitar
Smotrich declared that the move would "bury the idea of a Palestinian state", adding that the plan has the backing of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.