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Israeli Court Allows Extension for Land Authority Director

The High Court of Justice ruled on Thursday that Yehuda Eliyahu may continue to serve as the acting Director General of the Israel Land Authority. The decision came in response to petitions filed by left-wing organizations and went against the position of the Attorney General.

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What happened

01The High Court of Justice ruled that Yehuda Eliyahu can continue as acting Director General of the Israel Land Authority.
02The court's decision went against the position of the Attorney General and rejected petitions filed by left-wing organizations.
03Minister of Construction and Housing Haim Katz announced Eliyahu's term will be extended for three months or until a permanent appointment is made.
04Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu participated in discussions with Minister Katz and Eliyahu regarding the extension.
05Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomed the ruling, linking Eliyahu's role to plans for advancing community development in the Negev and Galilee.
06Justices Yael Willner, Ofer Groskopf, and Khalid Kabub determined that Eliyahu's temporary service limits would be counted from July 22, 2026.

Following the ruling, Minister of Construction and Housing Haim Katz announced he would extend Eliyahu's term for three months, or until a permanent director is appointed. The decision to keep Eliyahu in the role was made after Katz held a clarifying discussion with Eliyahu, which was also attended by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomed the ruling, calling the Israel Land Authority a primary tool for transferring what he described as a revolution in community development from Judea and Samaria to the Negev and Galilee. Smotrich praised Eliyahu's impressive execution and action capabilities, stating his continued service is critical for the future of the State of Israel.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 4 newsrooms. Updated 16:36

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