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Gottlieb Ousted from High Court Hearing After Clashing Over State Comptroller Vote

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50% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 18, 2026
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What happened

At a High Court hearing on petitions against Michael Ravivio’s selection as state comptroller, Justice Noam Sohlberg removed MK Tali Gottlieb from the room. Gottlieb said the move violated her immunity, defended the selection process, and dismissed the opposition’s petition as politically motivated.

  • 01Justice Noam Sohlberg removed MK Tali Gottlieb from the High Court hearing.
  • 02The case concerns petitions against Michael Ravivio’s selection as state comptroller.
  • 03Gottlieb said the opposition is using the courts to attack the government.
  • 04She rejected claims that photographing ballots undermined secrecy.
  • 05Gottlieb said Ravivio’s experience makes him independent from the prime minister.

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Now 14Right · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Gottlieb Ousted from High Court Hearing After Clashing Over State Comptroller Vote
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Supreme Court warns MK Gottlieb during hearing on State Comptroller appointment

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