Judge Asher Grunis Resigns as Submarine Affair Committee Chair

Former Supreme Court President Asher Grunis has resigned as chairman of the state commission of inquiry into the affair of acquiring naval vessels and submarines. Grunis informed Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit that due to medical reasons, he would be unable to attend discussions in the coming months. He stated that delaying the committee's work due to his absence could harm its progress, prompting his request for a replacement.

In response, Amit announced the appointment of retired Supreme Court Justice Zvi Zilberthal, who was already a member of the committee, to succeed Grunis as chairman. Additionally, Senior Judge Ruth Lore, former president of the Central District Court in Lod, was appointed as a new member of the commission. The remaining committee members, Professor Karnit Flug, Gideon Frank, and Brigadier General (Res.) Professor Yaakov Burtman, will continue in their roles.

President Amit thanked Grunis for his dedicated and professional work and his significant contribution to leading the committee since its establishment, wishing him good health. Amit also welcomed Zilberthal and Lore to their new positions, expressing confidence that the committee would continue its work with professionalism, independence, and thoroughness to complete its mission. These changes occur as the state commission of inquiry continues its investigation into the naval vessels and submarines procurement affair.