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Yehuda Eliyahu Appointed Acting CEO of Israel Land Authority After Supreme Court Overturns Permanent Appointment
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First reported by Srugim · 4 hours ago
What happened
Following the Supreme Court's annulment of his permanent appointment, Yehuda Eliyahu was named acting CEO of the Israel Land Authority for three months amid legal and political controversy over his close ties to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and questions about his qualifications.
- 01Yehuda Eliyahu appointed acting CEO of Israel Land Authority after Supreme Court canceled his permanent role.
- 02Supreme Court cited conflict of interest concerns and close ties between Eliyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
- 03Eliyahu’s permanent appointment was annulled due to lack of proof of special qualifications required by law.
- 04Acting CEO role typically requires civil servant status, but Eliyahu is set to leave civil service soon.
- 05Housing Minister Haim Katz appointed Eliyahu after consulting Civil Service Commissioner Doran Cohen.
- 06Supreme Court ordered replacement of two selection committee members before continuing CEO search.
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