Minister Izhar Shay says Likud trying to bring down government by holding budget hostage; Likud's Sa'ar quits Knesset panel, says it's become rubber stamp

Blue and White chief Gantz convinces Yizhar Shay to stay on board after party's coronavirus point-man had fumed over strict new measures

Planned arrival of Emirati officials might go forward despite closure, but under tight restrictions, Science Minister Izhar Shay says

News site quotes minister in Gantz's party arguing that while the proposal is right ethnically, it could backfire politically; Likud reportedly believes bill poses little threat

While hailing proposed bill that would avert immediate threat of elections, PM says previous government was 'more efficient' than current one

Yariv Levin says that even with proposed bill delaying budget deadline, coalition cannot continue to function with constant disagreements, flexibility needed from both sides

PM again attacks media over coverage, claims without evidence that protests are leading to virus outbreaks; defense minister says protests are 'lifeblood of democracy'

Gabi Ashkenazi meets with visiting Peter Szijjártó, urges Budapest to use its position on UN atomic watchdog's board to hold Iran accountable for its 'malign activities'

Cabinet said to weigh limiting gatherings to 10 people, while National Security Council recommends shuttering restaurants, sans deliveries, in addition to synagogues and yeshivas

Cabinet to reconvene Monday, but many members reportedly against any steps that could harm economy; PM orders contact tracing to be completed within 48 hours, virus testing in 12