State Comptroller-elect Michael Ravilo is expected to comply with the High Court of Justice's recommendation and request a new Knesset vote for the position, according to journalist Amit Segal (N12). The assessment follows the court's conditional order issued earlier today.
Journalist Amit Segal (N12) reported Thursday evening an assessment that State Comptroller-elect Michael Ravilo will comply with the High Court of Justice's recommendation and request the Knesset hold a new vote for the position.
The assessment marks potential movement in a weeks-long legal and political standoff over Ravilo's appointment. The High Court issued a conditional order earlier Thursday proposing a redo of the Knesset vote and giving the legislature until Sunday to respond, as The Zioneer reported at 15:06 and 18:17 today. Ravilo has previously argued his election was lawful and submitted a formal response insisting the process was valid, reported on June 16.
Opposition leader Yair Golan and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett have both called for a revote, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud have argued that a second ballot is legally impossible and would set a dangerous precedent.
Segal's report is an assessment from a well-sourced political correspondent; Ravilo has not yet issued an official statement.
3 developments
- DevelopingState Comptroller-elect Ravilo tells High Court his election was lawful
- DevelopingWhat is expected to be decided about the new state comptroller vote
- DevelopingKnesset legal adviser urges High Court to dismiss petitions against Ravilo appointment
- DevelopingBennett urges Knesset to accept High Court recommendation, hold new comptroller vote
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