Move to name deputy Orly Ginsberg Ben-Ari as top prosecutor extremely unreasonable for transition government, Mandelblit argues, putting kibosh on posting

Setting up potential clash, Amir Ohana picks Central District deputy prosecutor Orly Ginsberg Ben-Ari as temporary replacement for Shai Nitzan, whose term ended Monday

Son of party's iconic founder, who himself served 18 years on its Knesset slate, slams Likud leaders' 'lies' against law enforcement, says he won't vote for the party

Lazar Kaplan reportedly wrote remarks several months ago on Russian language social media forum, also called Haredi Jews 'zombie zealots'

After commissioner demands he be consulted about appointment, Amir Ohana claims that he got all the say he will be getting on decision of who will replace Shai Nitzan

Minister notes to attorney general that while it's unusual for transitional government to make permanent appointments, ongoing cycle of elections is exceptional circumstance

Likud leader, who holds four ancillary portfolios, makes announcement in response to High Court petition seeking his removal in face of charges in three corruption cases

PM, 'shocked,' demands apology from Shai Nitzan for floating theoretical scenario in which official charged with rape argues his fate should be determined by public vote

Shai Nitzan, painted by Netanyahu and his loyalists as a leftist bent on ousting the premier, lambastes efforts 'to undermine public trust,' calls claims of a 'coup' ridiculous

Majority rule in Israel threatening to overrun individual rights, ex-court chief warns; assistant AG says attacks on judiciary have gone from fringes to mainstream