The coalition on Wednesday nominated Michael Rabello, a lawyer who has represented Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on several occasions, for the position of state comptroller.

Thirty lawmakers, including all coalition faction leaders, signed onto the nomination, which Netanyahu was reported to have personally pushed for.

Rabello has represented the premier before the High Court of Justice on multiple occasions, including in petitions against the government demanding that a state commission of inquiry be established into the failures surrounding the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, invasion and atrocities.

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman is due to complete his seven-year term this summer. The Knesset will elect his replacement in a secret-ballot vote on June 3, with the winner requiring the support of a simple majority of lawmakers.

The state comptroller has the authority to audit and review the functioning of government ministries and agencies and examine whether they are acting legally, efficiently and properly.

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