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The Knesset chose Israel’s new state comptroller on June 3. It was the last decision by the Knesset before dispersing ahead of the Sept. 17 elections. Coalition candidate Matanyahu Engelman was chosen for the job, defeating Blue and White’s candidate, Maj. Gen. (ret) Giora Romm.
Two days later, Romm was interviewed by the Army Radio; it was an emotional interview that generated quite a few headlines. He drew a comparison between the leadership of the Blue and White party and the military unit that featured in the Israeli cult film “Halfon Hill Doesn’t Answer.” Romm said this was the image that popped into his head when he realized he may be the opposition’s candidate, but that he was setting out alone in this losing battle.
