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Israeli Railways Acting CEO Appointment Blocked by Dotan Committee Over Experience Concerns
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By חופית כהן אולאי
First reported by Globes · Jul 21, 2026
What happened
The Dotan Committee rejected Yaakov Marciano's appointment as Israel Railways acting CEO due to his short experience. The board's decision caused two resignations. Avi Almaliach is expected to be appointed instead, while the CEO position remains vacant since Shiko Zana left.
- 01Dotan Committee blocks Yaakov Marciano's acting CEO appointment over limited railway experience.
- 02Israel Railways board approved Marciano 4-2, leading to two board members' resignations.
- 03Marciano previously reached final stage for permanent CEO but was not appointed.
- 04Acting CEO role opened after Avner Flor became board chairman.
- 05Avi Almaliach, former acting CEO, is the likely next acting CEO candidate.
- 06CEO position has been vacant since Shiko Zana's departure, with ongoing private sector search.
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