Finance minister was given power to fill sensitive posts in territories; military says meeting held 'in accordance with procedures'

Police minister had instructed law enforcement to prevent gatherings in support of Karim Younis, who murdered a soldier in 1980 and served 40 years

Senior Fatah members Mahmoud al-Aloul, Azzam al-Ahmad, and Rawhi Fattouh had joined celebrations at home of Karim Younis in northern Israeli town of 'Ara on Saturday

Coalition deals that give the Religious Zionism leader authority over COGAT, and Otzma Yehudit head partial Border Police control, breach the chain of command, outgoing CoS insists

Religious Zionism MK suggests Kohavi is positioning himself for a political career as he ends his service, urges longer cooling-off before army chiefs of staff can run for office

Outgoing military head Aviv Kohavi and incoming PM agree to advance military-linked legislation only after IDF ‘presents the consequences and significance’ of such bills

Weighing in on bill that incoming coalition is advancing, Knesset legal adviser says minister from far-right party won't have absolute control over Civil Administration and COGAT

In fiery Knesset debate, critics say much closer consideration needed before introducing independent post within the Defense Ministry, and its authorities must be clearly laid out

Legal adviser says defense minister should be the only minister in charge of the IDF, as coalition advances bill to create junior role in charge of key Defense Ministry bodies

Newly released text of deal details powers to be given to Religious Zionism's minister in Defense Ministry, allowing far-right party to expand settlements, restrict Palestinians