After four months without a state comptroller: The decision moves to the new Knesset

The High Court of Justice rejected a petition against Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana regarding the election of a state comptroller, but issued harsh criticism of his conduct. The decision on electing a new state comptroller now passes to the new Knesset, after four months without a state comptroller in Israel.

Four months after the High Court of Justice canceled the second round of voting for the election of a state comptroller due to a flaw in the secrecy of the vote, the decision now passes to the new Knesset, which will be sworn in soon. The High Court rejected a petition filed against Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, but issued harsh criticism of his conduct, ruling that the rejection does not constitute approval of his serious conduct. The judges also imposed court costs of 10,000 shekels on Ohana. The Knesset's legal adviser emphasized that there is an obligation to complete the vote as soon as possible, but noted practical and legal considerations that make it difficult to convene the outgoing Knesset. The petitioner announced that he would turn to the Attorney General to open criminal proceedings against Ohana.