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Smotrich weighs interim appointment for disputed Israel Lands Authority chief
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First reported by Calcalist · Jun 22, 2026
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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is weighing whether to keep Yehuda Eliyahu as acting head of the Israel Lands Authority after the attorney general backed cancelling his permanent appointment. The move would try to preserve Eliyahu’s powers during the election period, but it faces legal and political obstacles.
- 01Smotrich may reappoint Yehuda Eliyahu as acting head of the Israel Lands Authority.
- 02The attorney general now supports cancelling Eliyahu’s permanent appointment.
- 03The case stems from a conflict-of-interest claim involving Prof. Idit Solberg.
- 04Election-period rules could block a new permanent appointment for months.
- 05Courts have already questioned Eliyahu’s qualifications for the post.
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CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Smotrich weighs interim appointment for disputed Israel Lands Authority chief
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 23, 2026
High Court Signals It May Overturn Yahuda Eliyahu’s Appointment as Israel Land Authority Chief
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Attorney General Moves to Block Yehuda Eliyahu’s Appointment as Israel Land Authority Chief
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Attorney General to Ask High Court to Void Israel Land Authority Chief Appointment
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