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Israeli Government Partially Accepts Judges' Proposal on Yehuda Eliyahu's Appointment as Israel Land Authority CEO

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First reported by Globes · Jul 7, 2026

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The Israeli government has partially accepted a Supreme Court proposal to replace two members of the Israel Land Authority selection committee and re-interview candidates for CEO, including Yehuda Eliyahu, who will remain acting CEO until the process concludes. The appointment has faced legal challenges over alleged conflicts of interest and procedural flaws.

01The government agreed to replace two selection committee members amid conflict of interest claims.
02Three candidates, including Yehuda Eliyahu, will be re-interviewed by the new committee.
03Eliyahu will remain acting CEO of the Israel Land Authority until a new appointment is made.
04Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has not yet responded to the government’s proposal.
05Eliyahu was ranked highest by the committee and approved by top ministers despite opposition.
06The Israel Land Authority controls 93% of state land, impacting housing and development policies.

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