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Likud lawyer says lawmakers filmed for social media impact, not orders
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 18, 2026
What happened
Attorney Ilan Bombach, representing Likud in petitions against Michael Ravilo’s appointment as state comptroller, said there is no evidence anyone ordered lawmakers to record events. He said seven MKs told him they filmed because it performs well on social media and attracts viewers.
- 01Bombach said no evidence shows anyone instructed lawmakers to film.
- 02He argued far more than seven MKs would have recorded if there were orders.
- 03Seven lawmakers said they filmed because it works well on social media.
- 04The remarks came in petitions against Michael Ravilo’s appointment as state comptroller.
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