Court Orders Compensation for Buyers Misled on Agricultural Land Value in Pardes Hanna-Karkur
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By עוזי גרסטמן
First reported by Mako · Aug 12, 2026
What happened
Six families who bought agricultural land in Pardes Hanna-Karkur were awarded over 1.4 million shekels after a court ruled they were misled about the land’s residential building potential. The land remains agricultural nearly 12 years later, and the marketing company sold it at nearly seven times its cost based on false claims. The court held the company and its managers liable for deceptive practices and ordered compensation plus legal costs.
- 01Six families misled into buying agricultural land at nearly seven times its cost in Pardes Hanna-Karkur.
- 02Court ruled land remained agricultural with minimal chance of rezoning since 2012.
- 03Marketing company and managers found liable for false claims about residential building approvals.
- 04Compensation of 1.415 million shekels plus linkage and interest awarded to buyers.
- 05Claims against transaction attorney and shareholder dismissed with buyers paying their legal costs.
- 06Company ceased operations and reportedly has no assets to cover compensation.
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