Smotrich Slams High Court Over ILA Chief Appointment Delay
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich condemned the High Court's decision to postpone Yehuda Eliyahu's appointment as Israel Land Authority director-general until after the elections. Smotrich called the ruling a "legal injustice" and accused the court of thwarting a "critical Zionist appointment" aimed at strengthening Jewish presence in the Negev and Galilee. He vowed to pursue judicial reform and complete Eliyahu's appointment after the elections, linking the decision to political opposition and settlement policies.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized the High Court for delaying Yehuda Eliyahu's appointment as ILA director-general.
- Smotrich called the High Court's ruling a "legal injustice" and a "Zionist injustice."
- The Finance Minister believes the delay aims to block Eliyahu's policies for the Negev and Galilee.
- Smotrich accused "leftists in the judicial system" of trying to prevent Eliyahu's appointment.
- He vowed to complete the appointment after the elections and pursue judicial reform.
- Smotrich linked the ILA appointment to settlement policies in Judea and Samaria.
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