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Yonatan Rabello, the Prime Minister’s former personal lawyer, has withdrawn his candidacy as state comptroller months after his appointment was frozen by the High Court. The court had ruled that the June election appointing Rabello was conducted improperly.

The withdrawal comes at a significant moment for Netanyahu’s government, which recently lost its Knesset majority according to Times of Israel reporting. The state comptroller position is a critical oversight role, making the appointment process a matter of national importance.

Rabello’s withdrawal removes a controversial figure from consideration, though questions remain about the legitimacy of the election process and the implications for the government’s stability.

Sources: Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel