Michael Regev Expected to Comply with Supreme Court Order for Re-Vote on State Comptroller Appointment

Following the Supreme Court's interim injunction suspending the appointment of Michael Regev, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private lawyer, as State Comptroller, the court has ordered a repeat vote for the position. Despite coalition calls to defy the ruling, sources indicate Regev is likely to comply with the court's directive and request a new vote.

Coalition chairman Amir Ohana is inclined to oppose a re-vote, citing principled objections and previous statements rejecting judicial overreach. However, if Regev chooses to follow the court's instructions, Ohana may soften his stance and agree to the new vote.

Netanyahu reportedly prefers to hold the vote during the current Knesset session, as the existing coalition's 68-seat majority offers a more favorable environment for Regev's election. Forecasts suggest the next Knesset will be smaller and more fragmented, reducing Netanyahu's chances to secure Regev's appointment.

Regev, who has represented the government and Netanyahu in numerous Supreme Court petitions, is respected by the court but is not known for confrontational tactics. There is uncertainty whether he wants to become the focal point of a constitutional and public controversy, especially given the potential security dilemmas his appointment could provoke. His decision will be pivotal in the coming days as the political and legal battle unfolds.