Likud lawyer says lawmakers filmed for social media impact, not orders

Attorney Ilan Bombach, who represents Likud in petitions challenging Michael Ravilo’s appointment as state comptroller, said there is no evidence that anyone instructed lawmakers to document events. He argued that if such a directive had existed, far more than seven Knesset members would have been recording, saying the number would likely have been dozens.

Bombach said he personally asked the seven lawmakers why they filmed, and they replied that the content was “strong on social media” and that it drew viewers. His remarks were presented as part of Likud’s response in the legal fight over Ravilo’s nomination. The statement did not include any new evidence beyond Bombach’s account of what the lawmakers told him.

The issue now remains tied to the petitions against Ravilo’s appointment, with Bombach using the lawmakers’ explanations to argue against claims that the recordings were made under instructions from above.