Overview

• Netanyahu sent a letter on Thursday asking the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee to advance David Zini’s appointment by September 21.
• In the letter, Netanyahu called Zini “the most suitable candidate” and praised his “critical thinking.”
• The Senior Appointments Advisory Committee is chaired by former Supreme Court President Asher Grunis.
• Haaretz describes Zini’s nomination as embattled, with concerns reported over a potential conflict of interest tied to the Shin Bet’s role in the Qatargate probe involving Netanyahu’s aides.
• The committee is expected to weigh those conflict-of-interest issues as it considers whether to move the appointment forward on the accelerated timetable.