Knesset Speaker Rejects Court’s Call for New State Comptroller Vote, Leaving Original Selection in Place

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced on Sunday that he is rejecting the top court's suggestion to hold an additional vote for State Comptroller. The announcement came despite ongoing controversy over the initial selection process. Ohana made the statement on June 21, 2026.

The top court had proposed holding another vote to address questions raised about how the comptroller was first chosen. Haaretz reported the announcement directly from Ohana's office. The speaker's position leaves the original selection in place without further legislative action at this stage.