Israeli Supreme Court Reviews Controversy Over State Comptroller Michael Regev's Appointment
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 58 minutes ago
What happened
The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing petitions against Michael Regev's appointment as State Comptroller amid allegations of voting secrecy breaches and conflict of interest due to his prior legal work for Netanyahu. Despite opposition claims, the court rejected conflict of interest concerns but demanded the Knesset justify not annulling the appointment. The Knesset Speaker refused to hold a new vote, deepening the controversy.
- 01Michael Regev was appointed State Comptroller in a second Knesset vote by 61 to 57 votes.
- 02Seven petitions challenge the appointment citing voting secrecy violations and conflict of interest.
- 03The Supreme Court rejected conflict of interest claims but ordered the Knesset to explain why not to annul the appointment.
- 04Opposition accused Likud MKs of photographing ballots, breaching vote secrecy.
- 05Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana refused to hold a new vote despite the court's suggestion.
- 06The court hearing is live and conducted by a panel of five judges.
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