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

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

Within the coalition, Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana is inclined to oppose holding a re-vote, citing his principled stance and previous statements rejecting judicial overreach. However, if Regev insists on following the court's directive, Ohana may soften his position and agree to the re-vote.

Netanyahu's team prefers to conduct the vote during the current Knesset session, which is more favorable with a coalition majority of 68 potential votes. Future Knesset configurations are expected to be smaller and more challenging for Netanyahu, making this the last viable opportunity to secure Regev's appointment.

Regev, who has represented the government and Netanyahu in numerous Supreme Court petitions, is respected by the court and is not known as a confrontational lawyer. This mutual respect raises doubts about whether Regev would want to become the center of a constitutional and public controversy by assuming the State Comptroller role under such contentious circumstances. It remains uncertain if he will proceed with the appointment amid potential security dilemmas and public uproar.