Netanyahu Considers New Election for State Comptroller After High Court Ruling

Following the Israeli Supreme Court's ruling on the appointment of the State Comptroller, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly concerned about the possibility that if Attorney Michael Regev is not elected, the government will face a State Comptroller whose views do not align with his own during the next term. Netanyahu's circle expressed worry about having "a comptroller imposed on them," according to a report by Channel 13.

Despite senior Likud officials opposing new elections, Netanyahu appears inclined to push for a repeat election for the State Comptroller position. Earlier on Wednesday, Justice Minister Yariv Levin publicly urged Regev to assume the role despite the Supreme Court's decision. In a radio interview on Kol Barama, Levin stated, "There can be no hesitation. There cannot be repeat elections for the State Comptroller. Attorney Regev must simply take office."

However, Regev has maintained that he will not assume the position without winning a new election. Even after Levin's public call, Regev insists on adhering to the Supreme Court's ruling, and his supporters believe that if no new election is held, he will be forced to resign. The situation remains tense as political leaders debate the proper course of action following the court's intervention.