Lawmaker says both Netanyahu and Gantz would be to blame if budget crisis isn't resolved by August 25 deadline; says premier hasn't spoken to him since May

Barkat, Sa'ar deny new committee is a 'shadow coronavirus cabinet,' saying it will work with the government; first topic for talks: possible 3rd wave of outbreak in winter

Ministers, opposition figures, businesses and medical officials all lambaste tough measures they say will cause enormous damage to the economy, with no clear plan forward

Ceremony was previously pushed off from Thursday after mini-rebellion by disappointed Likud MKs; Gantz said to set up ‘alternate prime minister’s office’ at PMO

Eli Cohen named intelligence minister, Gila Gamliel takes environment post, but no progress reported in talks with unhappy MKs jockeying for jobs; Steinitz out as energy minister

Israel can't afford it, says former Likud leadership contender, calling for public sector pay cuts to fund coronavirus aid

Amid warnings of vote disruption, 5,000 specially appointed monitors will now be able to film without first requesting specific permission from Central Elections Committee

PM tells supporters that he will announce within two days his decision on whether he will seek immunity from corruption charges

Netanyahu's erstwhile rival says he won't be threatened, as party official says he could be 'erased' if he 'continues to make mistakes'

Ruling party points to probe into affairs of now-bankrupt company headed by Blue and White chief after he says Netanyahu working to undermine rule of law in country