Israel authorities today were expected to confirm the election of Sheikh Hilmi al Mugtasib as the new Moslem Chief Justice in Israeli-held Arab territories. Sheikh Mugtasib replaces Abdul Hamid Sayeh, who was expelled to Jordan for alleged subversive activities against the Israel Government.
The new chief justice was elected Saturday by the Moslem Community Council in East Jerusalem. He said that a copy of the Council’s decision was sent to the office of Prime Minister Levi Eshkol, and Israel authorities will probably take this as a request for approval of the election.
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