Rafi Peretz pilloried by opposition parties, with multiple calls for his resignation; Netanyahu: Statements unacceptable, do not reflect the position of the government

Officials reportedly heard of Netanyahu's planned move through media reports; one expert estimates cost at NIS 4.5 billion a year

PM accepts demand that all state-funded daycare be subject to stricter supervision -- after September election; private facilities, including for all kids under 3, still left out

Israeli-Arab advocacy group Adalah vows legal action over online lessons students are required to pass to travel on class trips; Nazareth school cancels Sweden visit in protest

New education minister hints at move during swearing-in ceremony: 'I want to see the Israeli flag flying above all of us'

Dissatisfaction with Transportation Ministry and police also high, state comptroller's annual report shows

Gantz asks PM to prevent new minister Smotrich from joining security cabinet, calling appointment 'security negligence in exchange for legal immunity'

Opposition snarkily lambastes hardliner for past statements on imposing biblical law in Israel

Smotrich also given seat on high-level security cabinet, vows to continue fighting for justice portfolio

Likud party confirms leaders of Union of Right Wing Parties to meet Netanyahu on Monday, as reports signal the two will also be offered seats on high-level security cabinet