Israel's High Court of Justice ordered a freeze on Michael Ravilo's assumption of the State Comptroller's office, proposing the Knesset consider holding a revote on the appointment. The decision follows petitions and Justice Elron's earlier opinion that the second Knesset vote on the appointment was unlawful.
The High Court of Justice ruled on Thursday to freeze Michael Ravilo's entry into the State Comptroller's office, temporarily halting his appointment pending further deliberation. The court suggested the Knesset consider holding a new vote on the appointment. As The Zioneer previously reported (June 15), retired Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron had petitioned the court arguing that the second Knesset plenum vote confirming Ravilo was unlawful and asking for the freeze. The current ruling does not nullify the appointment but places it on hold. The Knesset's next steps remain unclear; the court's recommendation for a revote is non-binding but carries significant weight.
3 developments
- DevelopingBennett urges Knesset to accept High Court recommendation, hold new comptroller vote
- DevelopingKnesset legal adviser urges High Court to dismiss petitions against Ravilo appointment
- ConfirmedIsrael Bar Association petitions High Court to cancel state comptroller election
- StrongHigh Court justices propose new Knesset vote for state comptroller, await response by Sunday
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