According to a report, Michael Ravilo informed the coalition last week that he would not agree to take office as State Comptroller in light of the High Court's conditional order against his appointment. The development adds a new dimension to the ongoing dispute between the coalition and the court.
Michael Ravilo, the Knesset's elected State Comptroller, has reportedly informed the coalition that he will not assume the position due to the High Court of Justice's conditional order against his appointment. According to the report, Ravilo conveyed this to coalition representatives last week.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the High Court's conditional order, issued on June 22, which effectively suspended Ravilo's appointment pending a hearing. The coalition and senior ministers, including Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Culture Minister Miri Regev, have publicly urged Ravilo to take office despite the ruling, calling the court's intervention unconstitutional.
The latest development raises questions about the next steps for the coalition. The High Court is expected to hear the petition against Ravilo's appointment, and the Knesset may face pressure to hold a revote. Ravilo's reported refusal to accept the role could shift the political dynamics, as the coalition had been pushing for him to assume the post.
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