In letter to PM, ex-commanders say independent investigation needed to prevent future calamities; one says festivities should be halted for 4-5 years until proper safety in place

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Caught in tug of war between authorities, religious sects and interest groups, Israel's 2nd most-visited Jewish holy place has no full, official state oversight

Amir Ohana says scope of tragedy is 'far beyond' the cops; police chief says he 'will not rest until the circumstances that led to this disaster are made clear'

Following initial horror over crush that killed 45, blame game begins between various authorities and officials who planned, approved and oversaw mass festivities at holy site

Amid growing reports of systemic failures, calls mount to extend probes beyond police and local officials, to investigate ministers responsible for catastrophic event

Desperate to avoid November rotation, Likud unveils a new line of argument at meeting on appointing a justice minister: The unity government restrictions no longer apply to us

In leaked recordings, Netanyahu defies attorney general’s forceful warnings that appointing a Likud ally as justice minister is against the very law that the PM amended

PM and Ofir Akunis given till Wednesday to justify appointment, which ministers approved even as AG protested it was illegal; ex-state prosecutor slams 'breach of rule of law'

Unclear whether Israel has new justice minister after chaotic cabinet meeting; Netanyahu blocks Gantz from taking post, pushes nomination of ally, defies AG; High Court to convene