Overview

• Four former Shin Bet directors and more than 250 ex-agency employees have filed objections to David Zini’s nomination, warning he could defer to the prime minister over High Court rulings.
• The Grunis Committee convened but postponed completing its work to Sunday, citing a member’s family event, and plans to interview Zini and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
• Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara told the committee she sees no legal impediment to the appointment and no sign Zini violated a Supreme Court ruling or binding directive.
• Netanyahu has formally submitted Zini’s name, and a committee recommendation is expected after Sunday’s interviews, with potential government confirmation to follow.
• Supporters including Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter and Religious Zionism CEO Yehuda Vald defended Zini and criticized the organized opposition as ideologically driven.