MK Tali Gottlieb Calls for Constitutional Crisis Over Supreme Court Blocking State Comptroller Appointment

On Wednesday afternoon, Knesset member Tali Gottlieb of the Likud party publicly urged fellow lawmakers to initiate a constitutional crisis in response to the Supreme Court's decision to issue an injunction against the appointment of attorney Rabilo as State Comptroller. Rabilo had been legally elected by the Knesset to the position. Gottlieb emphasized that unlike previous cases, this ruling represents a direct interference with the legislative branch's work, stating, "This time it depends on us, the Knesset members. This is not a judicial order against a senior official, it is an order against the Knesset members. Enough is enough." She criticized the court's move to halt a lawful appointment and warned of its broader consequences, saying, "The Knesset lawfully chose State Comptroller attorney Rabilo. The Supreme Court's injunction against the Knesset's choice will result in no State Comptroller. The public will have no recourse under the auspices of Supreme Court bullying." Gottlieb's comments came amid heightened tensions between the legislative and judicial branches in Israel, highlighting the ongoing debate over judicial authority and parliamentary sovereignty.