State Comptroller-elect Michael Ravilo told coalition leaders Thursday afternoon that if they want him to serve, they must hold new elections, according to a report by i24NEWS. Ravilo, whose election was annulled by the High Court of Justice, said he opposes conflicts between authorities.
State Comptroller-elect Michael Ravilo told coalition leaders on Thursday that if they want him to assume the role, they must hold new elections, in a statement reported by i24NEWS. Ravilo, whose election by the Knesset was annulled by the High Court of Justice earlier this month, said he opposes conflicts between authorities and that the decision on his appointment rests with the political echelon.
As The Zioneer has reported, the High Court annulled Ravilo's secret-ballot election in late June, citing procedural flaws and concerns over independence. The coalition, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has resisted holding a new vote, with senior Likud figures stating the government does not intend to comply with the ruling. Opposition leaders have called for a fresh election, and the position remains vacant.
Ravilo's latest remarks appear to shift the onus back to the coalition: if they wish to see him installed, they must hold a new parliamentary vote. It remains unclear whether the coalition will act on this demand or continue to seek alternative paths, including leaving the position unfilled until after the next general elections.
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