Rotman: High Court Operating Without Authority
In an interview with Reshet Bet, Constitution Committee Chairman MK Simcha Rotman attacked the High Court's decision to halt Attorney Rabilo's appointment as State Comptroller, claiming the court is acting beyond its authority.
Assessment
A senior Knesset committee chair has accused the High Court of acting without authority by blocking a candidate from becoming state comptroller. This escalates the ongoing institutional confrontation between the legislative and judicial branches. The dispute centers on whether the court exceeded its mandate, not on the candidate's qualifications. The next development to watch is whether the Knesset will respond with legislation or a direct challenge to the ruling.