Opposition leader rails against proposal to limit premier's tenure to 8 years; Justice minister: Netanyahu begged me to join his coalition in return for introducing the same law

Meir Sheetrit blasts 'savage attacks' after ministers oppose his presence on panel, noting allegations by his former housekeeper of sexual wrongdoing

Proposal limiting a premier to 8 years in office unanimously backed by committee; if passed by Knesset, wouldn’t apply retroactively to Netanyahu

Likud MK says party could support the term-limit bill provided it isn't retroactive and thus can't apply to Netanyahu

Legislation proposed by Gideon Sa'ar would only apply to future PMs, meaning Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving premier, could run for office again

Foreign minister says he got death threat likening him to Hitler; Likud chief asserts coalition whip Silman must give proof she was attacked, or apologize

A number of potentially contentious issues are stirring passions within the government as it attempts to forge a 'stable' life beyond the budget

Several cabinet members oppose justice minister's choice of Meir Sheetrit for panel, noting past allegations of sexual wrongdoing by former housekeeper

PM declares Israel now 'back on track' after Knesset approves first state budget in over 3 years; Meretz minister says gov't can get on with 'normal life,' but warns of pitfalls

Avichai Mandelblit also appears to denounce Justice Minister Sa'ar's proposal to split up post of attorney general as 'dangerous to Israeli democracy'