The Land Enforcement Authority belongs to the Ministry of Finance and its transfer to Ben Gabir at this particular time may cause unrest in the Arab sector. The heads of Arab authorities, who fear a flare-up following the demolition of residents' homes in the sector during the war, say that this is an irresponsible move.
"It's like letting a cat keep the cream, and it has a high percentage of fat," said Lavala, the official who was privy to the details. "These days when the country is at war and fighting in the north, and those who want to talk about the day after - this is not the time"