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Legal Advisor to Israel's Higher Education Council to Step Down After Critical Audit Report

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First reported by Calcalist · 2 hours ago

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Yael Tor-Kaspa, legal advisor to Israel's Council for Higher Education for over 20 years, will step down after a critical audit found significant flaws in her work. The decision followed a confidential mediation agreement after she challenged her dismissal in court. The audit highlighted issues including reliance on costly external legal opinions and lack of oversight.

01Yael Tor-Kaspa to leave her role as legal advisor to Israel's Council for Higher Education after critical audit.
02Audit found major deficiencies, including use of external lawyers costing over one million shekels annually.
03Tor-Kaspa accused of acting without oversight and blocking appeals to government legal advisor.
04She denied allegations, claiming the report was biased due to her strict legal positions.
05Dismissal proceedings led to a confidential mediation agreement resolving the dispute.
06Council thanked Tor-Kaspa for over 20 years of service and leadership in legal affairs.

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