Selling a House to a Non-Jew in the Land of Israel
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Question
Hello, is it permitted to sell land to a non-Jew in the Land of Israel?
Answer
Hello,
It is forbidden to sell land in the Land of Israel to a non-Jew, whether it is a house or a field. Even in cases of loss where there are no Jews to buy it, selling is prohibited.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 151, Se'if 8.
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