Feiglin Confronts Israeli Land Authority Guards Over Filming Ban

Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, visited the Israel Land Authority (ILA) offices in Tel Aviv with the intention of filming a video criticizing the state's land policies. Feiglin advocates for dismantling what he calls a land monopoly, arguing it inflates housing and food prices, and calls for greater free market access to land for construction and commerce.

Upon arrival at the government complex, Feiglin and his companions were stopped by security guards who initially stated they could not remain in the building due to renovations. Feiglin challenged this, pointing out others entering and exiting, and was told they were employees. The situation escalated into a verbal dispute, with Feiglin asserting it was a public building and the guards insisting they leave.

Feiglin claims that after they were escorted out, security guards continued to confront them outside the building, attempting to prevent them from filming the ILA building. He alleges this was an attempt by "someone in the land cartel" to prevent his criticism of the ILA's monopoly, which he believes is responsible for high housing costs.

Feiglin's party, Zehut, proposes dismantling the ILA and freeing up land for unrestricted construction as part of a plan to lower the cost of living. He argues that the state's control over land creates artificial scarcity and high prices, contrasting this with his belief that land belongs to the people, not government officials.

The article notes that the ILA manages most of Israel's land and allocates it, with policies set by the Israel Land Council. Feiglin's criticism centers on state control over land and its alleged impact on housing prices.