Otzma Yehudit leader tells MKs police will not go after political opponents; Netanyahu says democracies don't arrest opposition chiefs, but civil disobedience calls unacceptable

Zvika Fogel of far-right Otzma Yehudit says ex-premier and other politicians should be locked up for backing mass protests against judicial makeover and warning of civil war

National Unity party leader says Israel on path toward ‘civil war'; Netanyahu pans his comments as 'a call to sedition from within the Knesset’

National Unity leader says working together will ensure broad consensus on changes, warns government's current plans will leave Israel a 'hollow' democracy

With Bezalel Smotrich taking control of ministry unit in charge of civilian affairs in West Bank, outgoing minister cautions about 'disintegration of the defense establishment'

Former health minister Horowitz warns replacement Deri that politics must stay out of health system; Justice Minister Levin, Transportation Minister Regev skip traditional events

New defense minister, who now shares his portfolio with Religious Zionism chief, is said to stress to associates that he will be calling the shots

Outgoing defense minister tells PA president not to push for 'measures against Israel in international forums,' warning it will reduce chances of peace

Outgoing defense minister says it is 'not damaging' for top commanders to enter Knesset 3 years after leaving military, as Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit call for extension

Religious Zionism MK suggests Kohavi is positioning himself for a political career as he ends his service, urges longer cooling-off before army chiefs of staff can run for office