Grunis bill passes 2nd, 3rd Knesset readings

The Grunis bill has passed its second and third readings in the Knesset on Monday evening. The legislation asserts that the most senior Supreme Court justice can be appointed as the court's president even if he is approaching 70, the designated age of retirement.

The bill paves the way for Justice Asher Grunis to become chief justice, even though he will have to retire before completing his three-year term. Fifty-seven Knesset ministers voted in favor of the legislation, while 37 MKs voted against it. (Moran Azulay)