Legislation10/6/2026

KKL-JNF Supported a Petition Against the Establishment of Individual Farms in Forests

Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) opposed the establishment of individual farms in forest areas. In its response filed with the High Court of Justice, the fund supported the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel’s petition against the law permitting the establishment of such farms.

Key facts

•Court: High Court of Justice
•Petitioner: Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel
•Respondent: Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund
•Publication date: October 6, 2026
•The case number was not specified in the source
•The name of the law was not specified in the source

What the Court Is Considering

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel filed a petition with the High Court of Justice against the law allowing the establishment of individual farms. KKL-JNF is among the respondents in the proceeding, but supported the petition in its response. The name of the law and the case number were not specified in the source.

What the Law Permits

According to the description provided, the law allows grazing areas to be recognized as areas where herds require constant supervision. On that basis, a home may be built for the shepherd and the shepherd’s family.

KKL-JNF’s Position

KKL-JNF argues that the grazing methods practiced on these farms damage forest areas. This position contradicts the claim by the law’s supporters that grazing helps prevent fires.

The Court Has Not Yet Issued a Decision

KKL-JNF’s response was filed with the High Court of Justice ahead of a hearing scheduled for the week in which the article was published. The source does not report that a judicial decision was issued or that the law’s validity was suspended.

What this means for you

For Israeli residents, the dispute concerns the possibility of establishing private agricultural farms and homes in forest areas. KKL-JNF’s position may influence the consideration of the petition, but does not in itself invalidate the law or constitute a judicial decision. The practical rules may change only in accordance with a future decision by the High Court of Justice, which is not included in the source.

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