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

Defense officials gather at President's Residence to receive awards; are feted by Herzog, who declares that Israel 'will continue to stand firm in the face of every enemy'

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

Rights group says security forces were nearby but apparently didn't intervene during assault, which took place near illegal outpost in South Hebron Hills

Joint statement from foreign, defense, and energy ministers stresses facility at Karish field is in Israeli territorial waters; urges Lebanese to accelerate talks to resolve issue

Ra'am's Ghaniam and Rinawie Zoabi of Meretz vote against critical measure, joining opposition MKs, who have vowed to shoot down all government-sponsored measures

Justices require government to set concrete policy regarding northern West Bank hamlet; ruling urges army to maintain order and freedom of access for Palestinians

Defense minister meets with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh, signs memorandum of understanding on security collaboration, notes common challenges of fighting terror

In interview blitz, minister claims those refusing to support legislation are ones putting coalition at risk, says current government still least bad option, but it must function

MK Rozin says left-wing party will support legislation as it continues status quo, suggests New Hope creating a crisis to break up government