Netanyahu Intervenes to Extend Head of Israel Land Authority's Term
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intervened to extend the term of Yehuda Eliyahu, the acting director of the Israel Land Authority. Minister Chaim Ketz had planned to dismiss Eliyahu but instead extended his term after a meeting with Netanyahu. The extension is notable due to previous legal objections to prolonged acting appointments. Eliyahu, considered close to Smotrich, will continue in the role for an additional three months.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intervened to extend Yehuda Eliyahu's term as acting director of the Israel Land Authority.
- Minister Chaim Ketz, who had planned to dismiss Eliyahu, ultimately signed the extension.
- The extension is significant as it bypasses previous legal objections to long-term acting appointments.
- Eliyahu, considered a confidant of Smotrich, will continue in the role for an additional three months.
- Minister Ketz expressed belief in cooperation to advance Jewish settlement in Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intervened to extend the term of Yehuda Eliyahu, the acting director of the Israel Land Authority (ILA). Minister of Construction and Housing Chaim Ketz had initially summoned Eliyahu for a hearing with the intention of dismissing him. However, the hearing was canceled, and following a clarification meeting involving Ketz, Eliyahu, and Netanyahu, the minister signed an extension for Eliyahu's role.
This extension is significant because the ministry's legal advisor had previously opposed extending the term of an acting director beyond six months. Eliyahu had served three months in the position, following another acting director, Idan Moalem. Special circumstances are required to grant such an extension.
Eliyahu, described as a confidant of Smotrich, will continue in his role. Minister Ketz stated, "I welcome the decision, believe in cooperation to advance Jewish settlement in the Galilee and the Negev and in all parts of Israel, and am extending Yehuda Eliyahu's term by three months as acting director and/or as a permanent appointee, whichever comes first."
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