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Netanyahu's Lawyer Withdraws Candidacy for State Comptroller
Attorney Michael Ravilo, who has represented Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party, announced on Friday his withdrawal from the race for State Comptroller. Ravilo sent a letter to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana stating that his chances of election were low because the coalition had lost its majority. He also noted that the coalition reportedly prefers retired Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron, whose chances are considered higher.
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- 01Attorney Michael Ravilo withdrew his candidacy for State Comptroller on Friday in a letter to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
- 02Ravilo was elected to the position in June by a 61 to 57 Knesset vote, defeating retired Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron.
- 03The High Court of Justice invalidated the June election results and ordered a new vote due to a breach of ballot secrecy.
- 04Ravilo cited his diminished election chances after the coalition lost its majority and its reported preference for Elron.
- 05With Ravilo's withdrawal, retired Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron remains the sole candidate for the position.
- 06The incoming Knesset, set to be sworn in next Tuesday, must decide whether to rerun the vote or allow new nominations.
Ravilo was initially elected to the post in June by a Knesset vote of 61 to 57, defeating Elron. However, the High Court of Justice froze his appointment in July and subsequently invalidated the results, ordering a new election. The court ruled unanimously that there was a significant flaw in the secrecy of the ballot after Knesset members photographed their votes.
With Ravilo's withdrawal, Elron remains the sole candidate for the position. The incoming Knesset, which is scheduled to be sworn in next Tuesday, must now decide whether to rerun the second round of voting with the existing candidates or allow new nominations. A senior figure in the Gush Izunkeot bloc reportedly contacted Elron this week to confirm their continued support, while the Likud party has been deliberating whether to support him as well.
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