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Former Supreme Court President Asher Grunis Resigns from Submarine Committee

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Submarine Commission Chairman Asher Grunis Resigns Due to Health

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Asher Grunis, former president of the Supreme Court and chairman of the state commission investigating naval vessels, resigned Friday due to health issues. He informed Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit that he could not continue his duties. Retired Supreme Court Justice Tsvi Zilberthal will replace Grunis as chairman, and former Central District Court President Ruth Lorch will join the commission.

The story in 4 lines · by baba

  • Asher Grunis resigned as chairman of the naval vessels commission due to health.
  • Grunis informed Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit of his decision on Friday.
  • Retired Supreme Court Justice Tsvi Zilberthal was appointed as the new chairman.
  • Judge Ruth Lorch was appointed as a new member of the commission.
Submarine Commission Chairman Asher Grunis Resigns Due to Health
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Former Supreme Court President Asher Grunis announced his resignation on Friday as chairman of the state commission investigating naval vessels, citing medical reasons. Grunis informed current Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit that due to his health condition, he would be unable to participate in the commission's proceedings in the coming months and therefore requested to step down.

In Grunis's place, retired Supreme Court Justice Tsvi Zilberthal has been appointed as the new chairman of the commission. Additionally, former President of the Central District Court, Judge Ruth Lorch, has been appointed as a member of the commission.

The commission is investigating matters related to naval vessels.

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