ACI MENA, Oct 7, 2025 / 06:00 am

In Jerusalem, the property tax, known as the “Arnona” tax, has become one of the most contentious issues between the city’s municipality and the churches.

Under Israeli law, this is a municipal levy imposed on all properties within city and local council boundaries, regardless of type, and its calculations are based on square meters and the use of the property.

Attorney Fareed Jibran, legal and public affairs adviser to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, explained to ACI MENA, CNA’s Arabic-language news partner: “Arnona is a municipal property tax, not a state tax. The basic principle is that every property within municipal borders, whether residential, commercial, or public, must pay tax in exchange for the services the municipality provides.”

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