Smotrich cancels soda tax, while diabetes looms large in Israel
The Finance Minister’s cancellation of a recent tax on sugary drinks marks a step backward in Israel’s struggle against diabetes.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and and Arnon Ben Dor, Chairman of the Histadrut hold a joint press conference in Tel Aviv on March 2, 2023.(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90)ByZACHY HENNESSEYUpdated: