As defense minister and Netanyahu race to the brink, opposition leader says 'nothing good will come of this government'

After defense minister forms inquiry committee into Case 3000, Likud raps his 'shameful use' of IDF; Deri apparently walks back vow that Gantz will be PM

Defense and foreign ministers decline to comment on reports of historic meeting between Israeli PM and Mohammad bin Salman, and on claims they weren't told ahead of time

Buffeted by criticism, defense minister formally launches an investigation into an affair that has stained his ostensible partner, all but officially triggering the 2021 election

Alternate PM accuses Netanyahu of putting country on backburner to deal with his legal woes, insists he is not afraid of early elections

Netanyahu's party says defense minister imperiling already strained coalition, neglecting virus fight, as he announces inquiry into PM's office role in buying ships

Unless new investigation is designated a state commission of inquiry, it is unlikely to have wide-ranging powers such as compelling testimony or reaching personal recommendations

Defense minister says Strip won't be given any slack because of virus outbreak; government earmarks NIS 1 billion to develop, aid border communities

Defense minister says commission of inquiry into massive graft scandal that has ensnared several Netanyahu associates will look into PM's office role in buying naval vessels

Avi Nissenkorn was reportedly kept out of the loop on agreement between his Blue and White party and Likud to install senior officeholders in Treasury, alternate PM's office