High Court orders new elections for state comptroller

Israel's High Court of Justice ruled Thursday that the Knesset must hold new elections for the position of state comptroller, according to Amit Segal (N12). The ruling overturns the previous vote.

Israel's High Court of Justice on Thursday ordered the Knesset to hold a new vote for the position of state comptroller, N12 political correspondent Amit Segal reported. The ruling overturns the previous election for the post, which has been a subject of political contention. Further details on the court's reasoning and the timeline for the new vote were not immediately available.

7 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 16:41 · 2 JulLatest

   The High Court ruling to annul the vote was decided unanimously.

2. 16:38 · 2 Jul

   The court explicitly ruled that a new Knesset vote must be held

3. 16:38 · 2 Jul

   The court ruling makes a new Knesset election for the position mandatory.

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