Kobi Shabtai's nomination had already been okayed by coalition and committee, but he has for now been approved as interim commissioner only; Likud, Blue and White trade accusations

After stormy tenure in shadow of political crisis, deputy commissioner Alon Assur to take over on interim basis until Kobi Shabtai's nomination approved by government

Committee says public security minister cannot submit multiple candidates for the post of top cop, as well as prisons commissioner

After AG says an appointment can be made, public security minister weighs holdup over police refusal to hand over candidates' full lie detector results