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Israel Advances E1 Housing Tender Despite High Court Delay
Israel's Land Authority has advanced a tender for 1,234 housing units in the E1 area, rescheduling the bid opening to after the elections to bypass a High Court freeze. Contractors can still submit bids before the October 19, 2026 deadline, but winners will be announced after November 19, 2026.
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What happened
- 01Israel's Land Authority advanced a tender for 1,234 housing units in the E1 area.
- 02The bid opening was postponed to November 19, 2026, after the elections.
- 03Contractors can still submit bids before the October 19, 2026 deadline.
- 04The move aims to bypass a Supreme Court ruling freezing construction until after elections.
- 05Left-wing groups criticize the tender, calling for its cancellation.
Left-wing groups like Peace Now criticize the move, arguing it obstructs peace efforts and creates a fait accompli.
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