Knesset Legal Advisor to High Court: "Hold New Elections for State Comptroller"

The Knesset's legal advisor, Attorney Sagit Afik, filed a petition with the High Court of Justice demanding new elections for State Comptroller. The petition was submitted after she had already demanded this in July, emphasizing that it must be done even during the Knesset recess. Israel remains without a State Comptroller.

The Knesset's legal advisor, Attorney Sagit Afik, filed a petition with the High Court of Justice demanding new elections for State Comptroller. The petition was submitted on Monday, October 5, 2026. Afik reiterated her position that the court's ruling regarding the elections for State Comptroller must be implemented and a date for a new vote set as soon as possible. Her initial arguments for holding new elections were raised as early as July. Two months later, she sent an additional letter to the Knesset Speaker demanding a new vote. As of the time of publication, the State of Israel remains without a State Comptroller.