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High Court Orders State to Justify Yehuda Eliyahu’s Appointment to Land Authority Post

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By נטעאל בנדל

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 17, 2026

What happened

Israel’s High Court issued an order nisi in petitions against Yehuda Eliyahu’s appointment as director general of the Israel Land Authority. The state must explain the appointment’s legality, and a hearing is set for July 1.

  • 01High Court issued an order nisi over Yehuda Eliyahu’s appointment.
  • 02The state must justify why the appointment is legal.
  • 03A hearing for the state’s response is scheduled for July 1.
  • 04The case concerns the director general post at the Israel Land Authority.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
High Court Orders State to Justify Yehuda Eliyahu’s Appointment to Land Authority Post
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
High Court Orders Government to Justify Yehuda Eliyahu Appointment
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
High Court Orders State to Justify Appointment of RMI Chief Yehuda Eliyahu
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
High Court Orders State to Justify Land Authority Chief Appointment

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