Israeli Supreme Court Proposes Canceling Yehuda Eliyahu's Appointment as Rami CEO

During a Supreme Court hearing on Sunday regarding petitions against Yehuda Eliyahu's appointment as CEO of the Israel Land Authority (Rami), the judges proposed a compromise plan. The court suggested annulling the decision made by the selection committee that appointed Eliyahu and returning the process to the committee for reconsideration. Two committee members, who faced legal challenges, would be replaced, and the newly formed committee would re-interview all three candidates for the position before making a new decision.

Meanwhile, an interim CEO will be appointed to lead Rami until the renewed selection process is complete. Under the court's proposal, Yehuda Eliyahu himself could serve as the temporary CEO during this transitional period. This development follows the Attorney General's legal advisor, Gali Baharav-Miara, announcing last week that the state would not defend Eliyahu's appointment, citing numerous flaws in the selection and appointment process as justification for its cancellation.

Despite these legal challenges, Eliyahu had ranked first in the selection committee with a score of 93, and his appointment was approved by the Prime Minister, the Finance Minister, and the Minister of Construction and Housing. The Supreme Court's proposal aims to ensure a fair and transparent appointment process for the leadership of the Israel Land Authority.