Finance minister selects 22-year veteran as new director, subject to government approval next week

Government members argue day's unrest is proof of need to overhaul judicial system; police chiefs back cops who used live fire against rioters

Far-right minister also calls Biden administration ‘hypocrites’ for criticizing Ben Gvir over controversial remarks: ‘No one can lecture us on morality or human rights’

Smotrich says system is needed to prevent money from being funneled to criminal elements amid wave of violence

Amid outcry over his freezing of funds, Smotrich proposes three-tier system to monitor how government money is spent in Arab localities

Finance minister reiterates he will not release the NIS 200 million he froze without tighter oversight, spars with Mudar Younes over his claims the money will reach crime groups

Demonstrators from Brothers in Arms group say Religious Zionism head supports violent settlers and has forgotten 'commandments'

Far-right finance minister says he intends to present sweeping framework at next cabinet meeting set for Sunday

Community leaders organize a strike and demonstration that ends with minor brawl with police; one mayor detained by officers

Move comes as local authorities call for nationwide two-hour strike on Monday in solidarity with Arab towns across country that are protesting ongoing budget freeze by Smotrich