Jerusalem churches face mounting tax pressures under Israel’s ‘Arnona’ property levy

Churches in Jerusalem face ongoing tax pressures amid long-standing negotiations. / Credit: Amizor via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) ACI MENA, Oct 7, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). 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…