Far-right minister slammed for leaking decision while commissioner is overseas attending a family medical emergency; Lapid: He's simply not a human being

A second poll finds an even sharper drop of 14 seats for the government; Benny Gantz's National Unity remains top party in recent polling

Organization recognizes strong performance but expects slowdown while citing high inflation and controversial judicial plans, urges political solution

T umult and chaos in the Knesset has politicians accusing the PM of losing control, but events might have set the stage for the premier to solve his overhaul quandary

Opposition leaders say they demand functioning judge selection panel if talks are to continue; Netanyahu accuses them of looking for an excuse to halt the process

Gallant says classified ventures send 'clear message to our adversaries'; officer receiving award says his team developed tools to deal with 'the most advanced' cyberattackers

Yisrael Beytenu party head, who has sat out overhaul negotiations, asserts fellow opposition parties will agree to coalition demands in exchange for spot on panel that picks judges

After several more killed over weekend, Netanyahu doubles down on seeking to enlist security service in combating the violence, claims 'only way we can swiftly reverse the trend'

But former defense minister says he could back moves from the opposition, with Riyadh expected to make demands for concessions to Palestinians opposed by PM's hardline allies

Coalition also yet to announce candidate for key nine-member committee tasked with judicial nominations, but threatens to snatch both spots reserved for MKs