Sources close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say he is leaning toward ordering compliance with the High Court of Justice's ruling to hold new elections for state comptroller. Shas chairman Aryeh Deri also believes that is the correct course, according to the same sources.
Sources close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say he is leaning toward complying with the High Court of Justice's ruling to hold a new election for the position of state comptroller. Shas chairman Aryeh Deri also believes that is the correct course, according to the same sources. The report, received at 20:17 Jerusalem, reinforces earlier indications from the Prime Minister's circle. The High Court's conditional order has sparked a range of reactions: former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called on the Knesset to accept the recommendation, while coalition MK Boaz Bismuth denounced the court's intervention. State Comptroller-elect Michael Ravilo has told the court his election was lawful. The Knesset is expected to address the issue in the coming days.
2 developments
- DevelopingBennett urges Knesset to accept High Court recommendation, hold new comptroller vote
- DevelopingYair Golan: High Court ruling to redo comptroller vote is a call for responsibility
- DevelopingReport: Deri and Netanyahu discuss new coalition deal — jobs law for media reform
- DevelopingRavilo expected to comply with High Court, seek new comptroller vote, assessment says
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