Knesset Legal Advisor Urges Immediate New Election for State Comptroller Following Supreme Court Ruling

The Knesset's legal advisor, Attorney Shagit Afik, has issued an opinion directing the Knesset to hold new elections for the position of State Comptroller as soon as possible, ideally within two weeks. This follows the Supreme Court's decision to annul the previous election of Attorney Michael Regev to the post. Afik clarified that there is no legal barrier to conducting the election even after the Knesset has been dissolved. The ruling obligates the Knesset to organize a new vote promptly to comply with the court's judgment and ensure the State Comptroller's office is properly staffed.

In parallel, MK Alon Schuster, chair of the State Audit Committee from the Blue and White party, has formally requested Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to set a date for the new election within the coming week. Schuster warned that any delay could impair the state's oversight mechanisms, noting that without a sitting State Comptroller, there is no authorized official to issue protection orders for whistleblowers exposing public sector corruption. This situation could jeopardize public employees seeking to report misconduct.

The Supreme Court's ruling that invalidated the previous election has prompted this legal advisory and political pressure to restart the selection process immediately. The Knesset must now comply with the court's instructions and hold a new vote to fill the State Comptroller position without delay.