Coalition chairman Ofir Katz said Wednesday that Michael Ravilo remains the lawfully elected State Comptroller and that the High Court of Justice cannot order a new vote. Katz stated that the decision to assume office rests solely with Ravilo, and that Israel will factually have no permanent comptroller for now, blaming the court for the situation.
Coalition chairman Ofir Katz (Likud) said Wednesday in an interview with 103FM that the coalition views Michael Ravilo as the duly elected State Comptroller, and that the High Court of Justice lacks the authority to demand a new election. Katz emphasized that the decision to enter office rests solely with Ravilo, and that Israel will not have a permanent comptroller in the interim period. He blamed the High Court for creating the current impasse, stating that the court 'brought us to this situation' and would bear responsibility.
The statement comes amid a protracted legal and political dispute over the comptroller appointment. As The Zioneer reported, the High Court of Justice had issued a conditional order against Ravilo's appointment, and Ravilo reportedly told the coalition last week that he would not assume the role in light of the court's ruling. Katz's remarks reaffirm the coalition's position that the Knesset's vote is final and that the court overstepped its authority. The opposition has called for a new vote, and retired Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron has also argued that the second Knesset vote was unlawful. The situation remains unresolved, with no permanent comptroller in place.
2 developments
- DevelopingCoalition chairman welcomes election of new State Comptroller
- DevelopingState Comptroller-elect Ravilo tells High Court his election was lawful
- StrongLevin, Ohana, Katz reportedly oppose new comptroller vote, defy High Court ruling
- StrongLikud senior: Government will not comply with High Court on comptroller, Knesset not preparing for new elections
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