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MKs Say Antiquities Chief Appointment Was Canceled Over Religious Discrimination
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 25, 2026
What happened
Israeli lawmakers and activists accused the cancellation of Esti Schreiber’s appointment as director general of the Israel Antiquities Authority of discriminating against a religious woman. Judge Shulamit Dotan voided the process after finding the tender’s requirements were too low under the law, while critics said Schreiber had already met all conditions and been approved.
- 01Religious women’s lobby says Schreiber was rejected for wearing a head covering.
- 02Judge Shulamit Dotan voided the Antiquities Authority appointment process.
- 03Critics say Schreiber passed all checks and received legal approval.
- 04Limor Son Har-Melech called the decision discriminatory and politically motivated.
- 05Amichai Eliyahu was notified of the ruling on Thursday night.
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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 25, 2026
MKs Say Antiquities Chief Appointment Was Canceled Over Religious Discrimination
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Esther Schreiber’s appointment as Antiquities Authority CEO is annulled
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