Letter comes as far-right MK Itamar Ben Gvir set to be appointed security minister with expanded powers and coalition trying to redefine relationship between police and politicians

Proposed law would put Otzma Yehudit chief in charge of policy instead of leaving it to police commissioner; says the outgoing minister: 'This is a fatal blow to the police'

Likely new minister said to be feuding with Kobi Shabtai over dispute about advancing police appointments before next government is sworn in

'It'll pass,' says Shabtai in newly aired clip amid clashes in East Jerusalem, Temple Mount last year; police say comments tied specifically to situation at that point in time

Incident comes with city on high alert as manhunt continues for terror cell behind deadly double bombing earlier in the week

Security officials say will place particular emphasis on securing places of worship, shopping centers and recreation sites over the weekend, two days after deadly terror attack

Police raise level of alert amid hunt for terrorists who killed 1, wounded over 20 in bus stop bombings; senior cop says no specific warnings ahead of attack

Arieh Amit warns of danger if open-fire rules altered by politician, says reforms will make commissioner a 'puppet'; Asad Hefetz: The police, unlike the army, must be independent

Religious Zionism leader reportedly hasn't spoken with Netanyahu since last week, with impasse delaying negotiations; Ben Gvir, gunning for public security portfolio, meets top cop

Kobi Shabtai says he has 'no problem' with far-right lawmaker, who says he will demand the police ministry in coalition negotiations