Alsheich firmly denies reports of widespread spying on citizenry, says he supports thorough inquiry; Bennett: If allegations substantiated, 'I'll go all-in on broadest probe'

AG said to have told cops to wait until inquiry into use of Pegasus phone hacking tech was completed, amid allegations they deployed the tool illicitly

Former lawyer in Tel Aviv district attorney's office will be nation’s first woman to hold top justice role, comes into position with low public profile

Latest allegations point to cops reveling in their technological capacity to gather endless data on anyone they please; powerful, independent investigation is urgently needed

Responding to watchdog, Mandelblit's office admits problems with messages sent to those in proximity of May rioting, including Arab Israelis

In letter to Bennett, foreign minister reportedly says plan could harm regional alliances, bolster boycott efforts against Israel; says wasn't consulted on diplomatic ramifications

Movement for Quality Government says Shas leader's vow to return to Knesset, and appointment as parliamentary adviser, constitutes breach of agreement

Meretz MK Mossi Raz vows to torpedo new settlement, 'even if it means toppling the government,' while coalition chairwoman Silman hails decision

Opinion submitted by outgoing AG states that principles of freedom of expression apply when an elected official uses a private profile in the context of his public office

Mandelblit worked assiduously to protect the essential interests of justice, democracy and the national good... until almost the very end of his term