Israeli TV quotes PM's associates saying he's 'determined' to pass 1-year budget to focus on COVID-19, despite coalition deal providing for passage of 2-year budget

PM reportedly livid as Gantz tells media in mid-meeting of need for greater role for Defense Ministry in addressing pandemic; Opposition leader: Government run like 'kindergarten'

Right-wing would win majority, survey indicates; in separate TV poll, 58% say they disapprove of Netanyahu's performance on the economic aspects of COVID-19 outbreak

Only 40 days into new government and with Blue and White sinking in the polls, official's in Netanyahu's party reportedly seek to back out of unity deal premier vowed to uphold

Legislation co-sponsor Sharren Haskel says consumption of cannabis is symbol of personal freedom; Smotrich decries 'dangerous social experiment'

Seven MKs enter Knesset to take up seats vacated by ministers, but one joins the opposition instead of siding with the government

Legislation will decriminalize possession of up to 50 grams of marijuana while legalizing possession and consumption of up to 15 grams by people above 21

Amid reported clash between Netanyahu and Gantz over 2020 budget, ultra-Orthodox lawmakers appear to signal to PM he shouldn't use the matter as pretext to call new national vote

Minister Yoaz Hendel vows to support extending Israeli law over West Bank lands regardless of defense minister's position, says Palestinians in annexed areas should get citizenship

Yesh Atid activist denies threatening Blue and White chief and another minister, says she got tattoo after they joined Netanyahu-led government in 'betrayal'