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Financial Collapse Halts Construction of 7-Building Housing Project in Kfar Bara

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Financial Collapse Halts Construction of 7-Building Housing Project in Kfar Bara
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First reported by Calcalist · 3 hours ago

What happened

Top Capital and Phoenix seek court intervention to appoint a receiver over a stalled 7-building housing project in Kfar Bara due to Megad Lemishtaken's 65 million shekel debt. Construction halted after the contractor, M.G.A.D., filed for insolvency. The petition highlights safety risks and potential damage to the site, requesting urgent court action.

  • 01Top Capital and Phoenix claim Megad Lemishtaken owes 65 million shekels on a Kfar Bara housing project.
  • 02The project includes seven buildings with 85 apartments, 35 subsidized and 50 market-priced.
  • 03Construction stopped after contractor M.G.A.D. filed for insolvency with 107 million shekels in debts.
  • 0456 apartments sold, 29 remain unsold; site abandonment poses safety and financial risks.
  • 05Petitioners request immediate appointment of a receiver to secure the site and prevent damage.
  • 06Megad Lemishtaken's shareholder also owns half of the insolvent contractor M.G.A.D.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Financial Collapse Halts Construction of 7-Building Housing Project in Kfar Bara
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew3 hours ago
Financial Troubles Halt Construction on 7-Building Residential Project in Kfar Bara

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