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Ohana Defies Court, Coalition Refuses Comptroller Election Revote

8/20/2026

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Amir Ohana announced the coalition will ignore the High Court's order to repeat the comptroller election.
The High Court voided Michael Rabello's 61-57 election after finding filmed ballots and ordered a new vote.
Sharren Haskel affidavit alleged Hope-United Right members filmed votes and showed footage to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ohana's defiance deepens a constitutional crisis between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and Israel's judiciary.

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Amir Ohana announced the coalition will ignore the High Court's order to repeat the comptroller election.
The High Court voided Michael Rabello's 61-57 election after finding filmed ballots and ordered a new vote.
Sharren Haskel affidavit alleged Hope-United Right members filmed votes and showed footage to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ohana's defiance deepens a constitutional crisis between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and Israel's judiciary.