Greek Patriarchate Challenges Extell's Claims Over Jerusalem Church Lands
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
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- Greek Patriarchate challenges Extell's claims over Jerusalem lands.
- The Patriarchate was the original owner and lessor of the lands.
- Extell purchased rights to lands leased by the Patriarchate to the JNF.
- The case is before the High Court of Justice.
- Extell is seeking a settlement with the JNF and lessees.
A significant development has occurred in the dispute over hundreds of dunams of "Church Lands" in central Jerusalem. The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, the original owner of the land and the party that signed lease agreements with the Jewish National Fund (JNF) approximately 75 years ago, has presented a position to the High Court of Justice (Bagatz) that challenges a key interpretation of rights acquired by Extell. Extell had purchased the rights to these lands, which the Patriarchate had leased to the JNF in the 1950s. The company is now attempting to reach a settlement with the JNF and the land lessees. The Patriarchate's stance, as the original party to the agreement, could significantly influence the High Court's decision in the case.
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