Gantz says the assailants must be punished; Ohana: 'Flames must be quashed' on both sides; Ya'alon says premier had instigated 'terrorism'; no public comment from Netanyahu

But Jerusalem reportedly adds it's ready to deal 'painful blow' to terror group if it seeks further escalation; tense calm in north, with businesses battered by virus hurt further

Yamina chairman calls current government 'one of the worst in the history of the State of Israel,' but clarifies he'd oppose a new vote so long as pandemic is not under control

PM, defense minister conclude security consultations following northern clash, warn Lebanon will bear full responsibility for violence; military says event may not be over

Amid rift with coalition partner Blue and White, PM calls for swift passage of budget, which must be approved by August 25 to keep government from dissolving

Reported maneuver could see Deri or Levin serve temporarily as PM to avoid violating coalition deal; Gantz said urged by some party members to give in to premier's budget demands

'Why no women?' asks Meirav Cohen. 'Why are traffic lights red?' retorts PM. Also excluded: education minister Gallant and ex-health minister Litzman, who storms out of meeting

Man suspected of pepper-spraying demonstrators near Ramat Gan, another of causing neck injury to protester in south, a third of assaulting participant at Jerusalem rally

In combative interview challenging his decisions, defense minister and alternate PM says he's doing what he thinks is right for the country

Amid impasse, coalition party Derech Eretz reportedly calls on Netanyahu, Gantz to 'come to their senses' and not drag Israel to 4th Knesset vote in 20 months