Politicians hail 'paragon of fairness, integrity and wisdom' who 'always had the public's best interest in mind'

Name of agency's current deputy head cleared for publication after ministers okay promotion; Bennett says he'll lead domestic spy agency to 'new heights of action and excellence'

'Resh' reportedly not required to undergo lie detector test while appearing before vetting panel; government scheduled to approve appointment on Monday

Goldberg Committee says it found no issue with 'Resh' as well as the process to nominate him; he is expected to be formally appointed next week

'Resh' will be asked by panel that approves senior appointments to respond to 2 accusations made against him in anonymous letter, though they're unlikely unravel appointment

Vetting panel to convene Friday to consider nomination of 'Resh,' the current deputy of the agency; he pushes back against allegations

Public security minister says he'll now submit nominations of Kobi Shabtai, Katy Perry for immediate cabinet approval

Candidate, identified only by the Hebrew initial 'Dalet,' will take over as spymaster from the PM's confidant Yossi Cohen in June

The nominee, identified only by the Hebrew initial 'Dalet,' will take over as spymaster for the PM's confidant Yossi Cohen if approved