Israel Land Authority

Land Authority issues ultimatum to Negev Bedouin

Israel Land Authority unveils sweeping changes to framework for resolving Bedouin land ownership claims in the Negev. 'Courageous and long-overdue paradigm shift.'

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UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem demolished

After a law was passed outlawing its operations in Israel, the Land Authority and other bodies began demolishing structures at the UNRWA compound in Jerusalem.

Diaspora Minister: Quit the nonsense

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli slams former Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf for thwarting bills to help settlements, advancing projects for haredim only.

ILA Director-General appointment:

Chikli condemns, Goldknopf responds: 'A disgusting statement'

Minister Amichai Chikli denounces the plan to appoint Yehuda Morgenstern as Deputy Director-General of the Israel Land Authority, prompting MK Yitzhak Goldknopf to lash out in response.

Ben-Gvir touts 'end of neglect' in Umm Al-Fahm

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Umm al-Fahm with police and the Israel Lands Authority as part of an effort to enforce building violations.

'Equality Begins On The Battlefield':

Smotrich approves plots exclusively for reservists

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has signed off on a plan allowing the marketing of land plots for private construction exclusively to IDF reservists.

Housing crisis:

'1.7m in tax on a 100m apartment? A disgrace'

"Israel Land Authority should be dismantled," responds Yisrael Beytenu member to MK Gafni.

Beit Shemesh:

'Apartment for Rent' project underway

All apartments up for rent. Tender is without minimum price, competition between bidders on tender will be over price of land.

First Afula, now Ofakim: Residents shocked at Bedouin purchases

14 Bedouin families have purchased land in the national-religious community, infuriating locals and freezing sales to Israeli Jews.

Report: ILA Building Plans Could Harm Israel's Water Supply

ILA plans to build 40,000 apartments directly over Israel's most critical underground water source, opponents say.

Key Suspects in Israel Lands Authority Corruption Scandal Named

Aside from the corruption case involving Yisrael Beytenu members, parallel state fraud investigation makes surprising developments.

Kahlon Vows to Disband 'Cuba-like' Israel Land Authority

Kulanu head says his plan to lower housing prices will focus on disbanding govt. body managing state land, says it's 'like North Korea.'

A First in Israel: Traffic Jams Go "Underground"

Streets near Azrieli going underground leaving residents and patrons of the Sarona neighborhood able to walk traffic jam-free.

New Samaria Homes Announced Amid 'Covert Freeze'

Bids published on 283 new housing units in Elkana, as regional leaders note Netanyahu quietly stopping actual building on such plans.

30 Days to Evict Arab Squatters East of Tel Aviv

Details released on squatters in Israeli-Arab village Kafr Kassam who built mansions on state land slated for public bidding.