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Former Supreme Court President Grunis Hospitalized After Stroke

1/21/2026

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Asher Grunis, former president of the Supreme Court of Israel, was hospitalized on January 20, 2026 after a suspected stroke and admitted to Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv.
Grunis was set to lead a discussion on nominating Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman as head of Mossad.
His leadership on the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee and role in the Submarines Affair highlight his ongoing influence in Israeli politics.

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Asher Grunis, former president of the Supreme Court of Israel, was hospitalized on January 20, 2026 after a suspected stroke and admitted to Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv.
Grunis was set to lead a discussion on nominating Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman as head of Mossad.
His leadership on the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee and role in the Submarines Affair highlight his ongoing influence in Israeli politics.