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Israel Land Authority Faces Leadership Vacuum as Minister Blocks Extension
The Israel Land Authority faces a potential leadership vacuum as the term of its acting director, Yehuda Eliyahu, is set to expire on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Minister of Construction and Housing Chaim Katz has indicated he does not intend to extend Eliyahu's temporary appointment, and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is also expected to oppose any extension.
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What happened
- 01The term of Yehuda Eliyahu as acting director of the Israel Land Authority is set to expire on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 02Minister of Construction and Housing Chaim Katz will not extend Eliyahu's temporary appointment at the authority.
- 03Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is expected to oppose any extension of Eliyahu's temporary role due to legal limitations.
- 04The legal advisor to the Ministry of Construction and Housing cited significant legal difficulties because the six-month limit for acting appointments has been reached.
- 05The High Court of Justice previously canceled Eliyahu's permanent nomination to lead the Israel Land Authority on July 15, 2026.
- 06A pending disciplinary hearing regarding Eliyahu's performance, initiated by Minister Katz, remains postponed and has not yet been conducted.
- 07According to TheMarker, a previous attempt to remove Eliyahu from his position was blocked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Legal advisor Efrat Prokatchia noted significant legal difficulties in extending Eliyahu's tenure, as the six-month legal limit for acting appointments has been reached. Eliyahu, an associate of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, had his permanent nomination overturned by the High Court of Justice on July 15, 2026, before being appointed to the temporary role.
The situation is further complicated by a pending disciplinary hearing regarding Eliyahu's performance, which was initiated by Minister Katz but has been postponed. According to TheMarker, a previous attempt to remove Eliyahu from his position was reportedly blocked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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