Gantz insists appointment is 'critical impact on the security of the state'; says he'll consult with everyone who's relevant to the process, including ex-premier Netanyahu

Right-wing and religious parties file letter to attorney general requesting she not approve senior permanent appointments before next coalition is formed

Minister reportedly vows not to let current political crisis prevent nomination of permanent military chief, citing police chief's acting role for 2 years due to instability

Defense minister will sit down with generals Zamir, Halevi and Strick, as well as former senior officials, to choose Aviv Kohavi’s successor before anticipated government collapse

Eyal Zamir, Herzi Halevi and Yoel Strick selected as candidates, with defense minister thought to want to choose Kohavi's successor before anticipated government collapse

Statement signed by diverse group of national religious leaders, days after IDF says women will be able to serve in elite search and rescue unit, claims such moves will divide army

Military chief calls incident a 'violation of our values,' says commanders can't let decisions be influenced by 'parties outside the chain of command'

Roy Zweig summoned for 'clarification conversation' over remarks and for not coordinating his appearance at settler event with the military

Campaign charges Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fuchs with blocking settlers from reaching illegal West Bank outpost Homesh, not acting against Palestinian rock attacks

Aviv Kohavi vows full investigation into killing of Shireen Abu Akleh; says ‘at this stage' it's impossible to know if Israeli troops or Palestinians fired fatal shot