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Israeli Supreme Court Cancels Yehuda Eliyahu's Appointment as Israel Lands Authority Director Over Smotrich Ties
How 8 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אורי סלע
First reported by Calcalist · Jul 14, 2026
What happened
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.
- 01Supreme Court cancels Yehuda Eliyahu's appointment as Israel Lands Authority director.
- 02Cancellation due to Eliyahu's close connection to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
- 03Government and selection committee decisions from May and April 2026 were revoked.
- 04Selection committee members Prozner and Solberg replaced without negative implication.
- 05New committee must re-interview top three candidates equally and may seek more info.
- 06Eliyahu's term ends July 22, 2026; interim director to be appointed per civil service law.
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Full coverage · 8 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 15, 2026
Israeli Supreme Court Cancels Yehuda Eliyahu's Appointment as Israel Lands Authority Director Over Smotrich Ties
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 15, 2026
Israeli High Court Cancels Yehuda Eliyahu's Appointment as Head of Israel Land Authority
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 15, 2026
Israeli Supreme Court Cancels Yehuda Eliyahu's Appointment as Israel Land Authority Director
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 15, 2026
Israeli High Court Cancels Yehuda Eliyahu's Appointment as Israel Lands Authority Director
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 15, 2026
Israeli Supreme Court Cancels Yehuda Eliyahu's Appointment as Israel Land Authority Director
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 15, 2026
Israeli High Court Cancels Yehuda Eliyahu's Appointment as Israel Land Authority CEO
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 15, 2026
Israeli Supreme Court Cancels Yehuda Eliyahu's Appointment as Israel Lands Authority Director
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