Israeli Officials Criticize Supreme Court Ruling Nullifying State Comptroller Election

Amir Ohana, Speaker of the Knesset, responded to the Israeli Supreme Court's decision to invalidate the recent parliamentary election for the State Comptroller position by stating on X that "the Knesset has already spoken." National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also condemned the ruling, accusing those who elected themselves in violation of the law of nullifying the Knesset's lawful choice. He further criticized the Supreme Court for trampling the Knesset and engaging in what he called a "wildly anti-democratic" practice that has become routine. Likud MK Hanoch Milwitsky, who was among the lawmakers recorded voting for attorney Michael Regev in the contested election, described the court's decision as "just a preview of what they intend to do in the general elections." The ruling has intensified tensions between the judiciary and political figures ahead of upcoming national elections.