Defense minister has already submitted drafts of his plan to launch a state inquiry into the contentious purchase of naval vessels from Germany to finance and justice ministries
Toldos Aharon officials reportedly suspected of negligent homicide over event where 45 people were crushed to death; cabinet has okayed state commission of inquiry
Substantive decisions made on the key issues of a Meron commission of inquiry and power-sharing bylaws highlight the difference between the new coalition and those of Netanyahu
Senior State Department official says premise of Israeli report on matter untrue; Washington has been adamant that time isn't right for high level talks on final status issues
Gantz says coalition is working to come to agreement on Palestinian family reunification law, and he 'expects the opposition leader not to play games' with Israel's security
Government will allocate NIS 6 million to commission of inquiry expected to investigate behavior of former ministers Amir Ohana, Aryeh Deri, and Yaakov Litzman
Sporadic rocket fire won't be tolerated, PM says at memorial event for 2014 war in Gaza, vows to return remains of soldiers held by Hamas since conflict
Ambassadors to key allies, including EU, Japan, Jordan, Brazil, Vatican are approved, ending severe short-staffing; Foreign Minister Lapid says the envoys have waited too long
Unclear if new investigation will win necessary government support; if approved, commission would be able to subpoena witnesses, have broader legal powers
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