Decision to halve length of medical internships and restructure them will boost number of practicing physicians and lead to better-trained doctors, Health Ministry says

Sigal Moran tells staff she was told to leave immediately before she could do a handover to as-yet unnamed successor; Shas party denies allegations

Legal reporter Jeremy Sharon delineates justice minister's newly unveiled judicial reforms; military correspondent Emanuel Fabian on how Hezbollah is keeping Hamas in check

Former Supreme Court president calls planned judicial reforms 'poison pills' that would mark 'beginning of the end' for Israel. Levin: He 'doesn't understand essence of democracy'

Nearly two-thirds of respondents to TV survey say Shas chief, who was convicted for tax offenses last year, shouldn't serve in cabinet; 42% oppose Levin's proposed legal changes

Shas leader serves as temporary acting premier while PM sedated; doctors remove two small 'benign-looking polyps'

PM's office says Aryeh Deri to serve as temporary acting premier during check-up, citing coalition agreement between their parties

Sources close to Shas leader accuse justice minister of antagonizing court by announcing far-reaching reforms to undercut their power on eve of crucial hearing

Attorneys representing Shas leader challenge court authority, spar with judges as they argue that he should be allowed to hold office despite his recent conviction

As it faces proposals to curtail its powers, court to weigh in on Shas leader serving in office despite tax fraud conviction; AG has warned of 'severe damage to public trust'