PM briefed by Gallant, Halevi and others on state of military readiness amid increasing alarm over damage wrought by reservists halting volunteer duty

In rare meeting, Halevi and representatives of various movements discuss maintaining 'people's army,' strengthening IDF's unity

Speaking to new conscripts, Halevi says military must show foes and friends that it will protect state 'no matter what happens in Israeli society'

Military says Herzi Halevi was briefed about 'latest incidents' along frontier, as Herzog warns Iran-backed terror group against testing Israel's resolve

Military chief Herzi Halevi 'forcefully condemns' Avichay Buaron, who refuses to retract comments and says it's his right to criticize the Central Command head

Officials said to believe Israel's enemies -- particularly Hezbollah and Iran -- sense historic weakness, see opportunity to shift balance of power in region in their favor

The judicial overhaul is being advanced despite numerous appeals to the coalition, while the military chief attempts to convince protesting reservists to show up anyway

Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren on Moody's report, AG Gali Baharav-Miara's High Court petition; military reporter Emanuel Fabian on how Israel's enemies view reservists' refusal

Military's 'competence' could be damaged if troops continue to suspend volunteer duty to protest government; IDF chief appeals for unity, tells reservists: we need you

IDF chief tells Netanyahu to end 'slander' of reservists who have threatened to end duty as protest; Mossad chief said to vow to be on 'right side' if constitutional crisis erupts