Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, who is close to Itamar Ben Gvir and the father of a far-right minister, says disaster 'cleanses the world, makes it better'; some rabbis aghast at comments

Minister wants police to 'root out terror nests' in region, but any major operation requires cabinet okay; defense minister instructs seizure of terror stipends from 87 convicts

National security minister fumes after cops don't use force to disperse protesters in Jerusalem who blocked roads, burned tires, saying police lost 'control of city to anarchists'

Around five times as many weapons allowances than usual granted in past month as Nation Security Ministry fast-tracks applications

Netanyahu's office puts stay on demolition of building where 100 Palestinians live after pushback from Western embassies; national security minister says it'll be done eventually

Defense Minister Gallant, National Security Minister Ben Gvir say change to be implemented within 6 months; requires approval from cabinet, Knesset committee

Far-right national security minister sets deadline of three months to see at least some of his demands implemented, including civilian guard and death sentence for terrorists

International body issues request as part of review of Israel's implementation of the 2005 Convention against Corruption

International body's rights chief Volker Turk: 'The proliferation of firearms will lead to increased risks of killings and injuries of both Israelis and Palestinians'

Gedera mayor accuses police of 'incompetence' and of failing to protect his constituents amid crime uptick; Ben Gvir heckled at the scene over law enforcement response