Knesset Speaker Reportedly Weighs Defying High Court Order Over State Comptroller Vote

What happened

Channel 13 reported that Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana is considering ignoring a High Court interim order blocking Michael Ravivo’s appointment as state comptroller. The justices questioned the secrecy of the Knesset vote, suggested a repeat vote, and ordered the Knesset to respond within days.

• 01Ohana is reportedly considering defying the High Court’s interim order on Ravivo’s appointment.
• 02The court questioned the secrecy of the Knesset vote and suggested a repeat ballot.
• 03Petitioners say Ravivo’s work for Netanyahu creates a fundamental conflict of interest.
• 04The Knesset must submit its response to the court within days.
• 05Justices said conflicts may be handled through an agreement, not disqualification.

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew3 days ago

Knesset Speaker Reportedly Weighs Defying High Court Order Over State Comptroller Vote

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew4 days ago

High Court Orders Knesset to Explain Why State Comptroller Vote Should Stand

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew4 days ago

Knesset Speaker tells Supreme Court he will not hold a new vote for state comptroller

GlobesUnrated · Hebrew4 days ago

Knesset Speaker Rejects High Court's Call for a New Vote on Israel's State Comptroller

MaarivCenter · Hebrew4 days ago

Amir Ohana Rejects Repeat Vote on State Comptroller Election

SrugimRight · Hebrew5 days ago

Amir Ohana Tells High Court He Will Not Hold a New Vote for State Comptroller

YnetCenter · Hebrew5 days ago

Knesset Speaker Ohana Tells Supreme Court No New Vote on State Comptroller

MakoCenter · Hebrew5 days ago

Knesset Speaker Rejects Supreme Court Proposal for Repeat State Comptroller Vote

N12Center · Hebrew5 days ago

Knesset Speaker Rejects Supreme Court Request for New State Comptroller Vote

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew5 days ago

Ohana Rejects Supreme Court Proposal for New Vote on State Comptroller

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew5 days ago

Knesset Speaker Ohana says state comptroller vote will not be rerun

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew5 days ago

Ohana Says No Revote Will Be Held for State Comptroller Election

WallaCenter · Hebrew5 days ago

Knesset Speaker Rejects Supreme Court Compromise on State Comptroller Vote

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