Head of Knesset committee files police complaint against Yoav Kisch for saying Gali Baharav-Miara will be out of a job if she approves selection of new IDF chief before election

Military legal opinion claims process can continue during caretaker government, sparking Likud threat to discard attorney general if she gives defense minister green light

Gantz insists appointment is 'critical impact on the security of the state'; says he'll consult with everyone who's relevant to the process, including ex-premier Netanyahu

Right-wing and religious parties file letter to attorney general requesting she not approve senior permanent appointments before next coalition is formed

Minister reportedly vows not to let current political crisis prevent nomination of permanent military chief, citing police chief's acting role for 2 years due to instability

Defense chief ortedly fears taking a backseat to PM in process traditionally assigned to minister; he is scheduled to interview candidates in coming days

Defense minister will sit down with generals Zamir, Halevi and Strick, as well as former senior officials, to choose Aviv Kohavi’s successor before anticipated government collapse

Eyal Zamir, Herzi Halevi and Yoel Strick selected as candidates, with defense minister thought to want to choose Kohavi's successor before anticipated government collapse

Military says Aviv Kohavi is feeling fine as he heads into isolation for 2nd time since start of pandemic; Gantz approves call-up of 2,000 reservists to assist in virus response

Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi asks 40,000 career troops for their recommendations in attempt to widen the pool of suggestions beyond those generated by the army's top brass