Justice Minister Urges Defiance of Supreme Court Ruling on State Comptroller Election

Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin called on Radio Kol Barama to defy the Supreme Court's recent ruling mandating a rerun of the State Comptroller election. Levin stated unequivocally that there should be no hesitation and that "it is impossible to hold repeated elections for the State Comptroller position," insisting that Attorney Michael Reavilu should simply assume the role. This statement follows last week's Supreme Court decision ordering new elections after footage showed Knesset members during the vote, which the justices said revealed a flaw that could have affected the election outcome. The court's ruling came in response to a petition challenging Reavilu's appointment. Levin is not alone in opposing the rerun; Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana also declared last week that "the Knesset has already spoken and decided not to hold a repeat vote for the State Comptroller elections." The controversy highlights tensions between the legislative and judicial branches over the appointment process for this key oversight position.