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Israeli High Court Orders New Knesset Vote for State Comptroller
The High Court of Justice invalidated attorney Michael Rabello's election as state comptroller after a filming issue affected secret ballots. The court directed the Knesset to hold a new vote before Rabello was scheduled to assume the post.
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The High Court of Justice unanimously invalidated attorney Michael Rabello's election as state comptroller and ordered the Knesset to conduct a new vote. The ruling cited an issue with the filming of secret ballots during the original selection process. The court acted days before Rabello was set to take office. A photograph dated June 1, 2026, shows Rabello at the Knesset in Jerusalem.
Background on the Selection The Knesset had elected Rabello to the position through a secret-ballot procedure. The High Court found that the filming of those ballots created a procedural flaw requiring a fresh vote. No other details about the filming or its impact on individual ballots were released in the ruling.
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