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Supreme Court Allows Interim Land Authority Head to Stay Until 2027
The Supreme Court ruled that Yehuda Eliyahu can remain acting Director-General of the Israel Land Authority until January 2027, overriding objections from legal advisors. The court determined that Eliyahu's interim tenure began on July 22, allowing him to serve an additional three months.
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What happened
- 01The Supreme Court ruled Yehuda Eliyahu can serve as acting Director-General of the Israel Land Authority until January 2027.
- 02The court's decision contradicts the positions of the Ministry of Housing's legal advisor and the Attorney General.
- 03Justices determined Eliyahu's interim tenure began on July 22, allowing for an extended term.
- 04The ruling resolves a political issue reportedly stemming from Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's insistence on his associate's appointment.
- 05Housing Minister Haim Katz relented on his opposition to Eliyahu after pressure from senior Likud officials.
- 06A permanent appointment is unlikely before the upcoming elections due to standard procedures.
This decision resolves a political entanglement involving Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and allows the government to avoid a leadership vacuum before the upcoming elections. A permanent appointment is unlikely until after the elections.
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