Move requires vote in Knesset, where coalition lacks majority, so ministers also approve MK's appointment as deputy minister, as it doesn't require plenum vote
PM lashes out at former coalition whip after she refuses to commit to voting in favor of Matan Kahana's reappointment as minister; 'He really lost it,' she says
Sidelining another party MK, the prime minister is bringing one of his most trusted political allies to shore up his most vulnerable front as the coalition teeters near collapse
If Likud brings legislation for preliminary vote Wednesday and it passes, it must still clear further hurdles -- but the momentum it creates could be fatal for the government
Renegade MK insists her resignation due to government violating status quo on Sabbath and other religion and state issues; TV report alleges husband Shmulik behind recent moves
Idit Silman and right-wing backers have been pushing to populate Evyatar quickly; defense minister also notifies lawmaker of plans to raze yeshiva at Homesh outpost
Organizers say some 20,000 marching to dismantled Homesh outpost, including right-wing politicians Smotrich, Silman and others, after IDF reaches deal on securing shortened event
Lawmaker says he would have been interested in forming a right-wing coalition but no such option exists and further resignations will spark elections, which he vows to prevent
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