Israel Halts Tender for 1,200 Homes Near Jerusalem Amid Election Concerns
The legal advisor to the Israeli government, Gali Baharav-Miara, has postponed a tender for the construction of 1,234 housing units in the E1 area, located between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim, by one month. The decision was made due to the upcoming election period, with the tender's proposal submission deadline extended. This means the next stage of the tender will occur after the elections, and its continuation is uncertain.
In her legal opinion, Baharav-Miara cited the "special public, political, and international sensitivity" of the E1 area. She stated that given the proximity of the tender's deadlines to the elections, "principles of restraint" typically applied during election periods should govern the tender process.
The Ma'ale Adumim municipality opposes the decision, arguing that advancing the tender is not a new political move made on the eve of elections. The municipality claims that political approval for the tender was obtained months earlier, and the subsequent professional procedures were handled by the Israel Land Authority and the Ministry of Construction and Housing.
The E1 area is slated for the construction of thousands of housing units. The current tender for 1,234 units is part of a larger development plan for the region.
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