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High Court Orders Knesset to Explain Rabillo Appointment as State Comptroller
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First reported by Ynet · 4 days ago
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What happened
The High Court ordered the Knesset to justify Michael Rabillo’s election as state comptroller after petitions alleged the vote’s secrecy was broken. The court rejected the Knesset’s refusal to hold a repeat vote, set fast deadlines, and warned that Matanyahu Englman could leave office before a successor is chosen.
- 01High Court issued an order nisi over Michael Rabillo’s election as state comptroller.
- 02Judges cited alleged violations of vote secrecy under Basic Law: State Comptroller.
- 03The Knesset refused a court-backed repeat vote, and Amir Ohana said, “The Knesset has had its say.”
- 04A hearing is set for June 28 before an expanded five-judge panel.
- 05Matanyahu Englman’s term ends next week, risking a vacancy.
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