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Smotrich weighs interim appointment for disputed Israel Lands Authority chief
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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Calcalist · 3 days ago
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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 · Hebrew2 days ago
Smotrich weighs interim appointment for disputed Israel Lands Authority chief
Now 14Right · Hebrew3 days ago
High Court Signals It May Overturn Yahuda Eliyahu’s Appointment as Israel Land Authority Chief
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew3 days ago
Attorney General Moves to Block Yehuda Eliyahu’s Appointment as Israel Land Authority Chief
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 days ago
Attorney General to Ask High Court to Void Israel Land Authority Chief Appointment
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