PM to name Khalon head of Land Administration
In last minute move, Netanyahu announces he is delegating outgoing minister to manage Israel's public land. Shas: This is a desperate move.
Less than 36 hours before the national elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he is appointing outgoing Minister Moshe Kahlon as the chairman the Israel Land Administration.
The announcement wasn't released by a government authority but rather by the Likud campaign.
According to the statement, the move was meant to ensure a significant reduction in the prices of housing in Israel, with an emphasis on young couples and recently-discharged soldiers. Kahlon, who announced he was taking a break from politics in October, is to assume the position within a few months if the appointment is confirmed.
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