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Israeli Supreme Court Cancels Yehuda Eliyahu's Appointment as Israel Lands Authority Director Over Smotrich Ties

The Israeli Supreme Court annulled Yehuda Eliyahu's appointment as Israel Lands Authority director due to his close ties to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, requiring a re-selection process. Eliyahu's term ends July 22, 2026, with an interim director to be appointed.

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Israeli Supreme Court Cancels Yehuda Eliyahu's Appointment as Israel Lands Authority Director Over Smotrich Ties
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  1. 01Supreme Court cancels Yehuda Eliyahu's appointment as Israel Lands Authority director.
  2. 02Cancellation due to Eliyahu's close connection to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
  3. 03Government and selection committee decisions from May and April 2026 were revoked.
  4. 04Selection committee members Prozner and Solberg replaced without negative implication.
  5. 05New committee must re-interview top three candidates equally and may seek more info.
  6. 06Eliyahu's term ends July 22, 2026; interim director to be appointed per civil service law.
Translated and summarized by baba from Walla, the latest report. Read Walla’s original

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