[88487] A morning of decisions at the High Court: The hearing on the State Comptroller appointment and security tensions with Lebanon
[88487] A morning of decisions at the High Court: The hearing on the State Comptroller appointment and security tensions with Lebanon
The High Court opened hearings this morning on the legality of Michael Ravilo's appointment as State Comptroller, in parallel with political and security tensions around the northern border.
The High Court discusses the appointment of the State Comptroller; Israeli official clarifies: "We are not backing down from the position regarding Lebanon"
Today, Wednesday, June 18, 2026, the High Court opened its hearings on petitions against the appointment of Adv. Michael Ravilo, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private lawyer, to the position of State Comptroller. The panel of judges includes Judges Solberg, Kanfi-Steinitz, and Ronen, as reported by Zirat HaHadashot.
According to Hadar Milhama 🎗️, an entity known for its critical stance toward the government, the petitions focus on the claim that "the selection process was contaminated" after Likud members were asked to record themselves voting, which the petitioners claim constitutes a violation of the principle of secrecy. Netael Bandel et al. confirmed the beginning of the discussion in court.
In parallel with the legal drama in Jerusalem, updates on the security situation are being published. ynet News reports this morning, citing an Israeli official, that the state stands by its opinion and does not intend to back down from its position regarding the Lebanese front, this against the backdrop of the ongoing tensions on the northern border.