Top cop Shabtai backs officers who shot Sanad Salam al-Harbad, 25, saying he pointed a gun straight at them; Rahat mayor asks why anti-terror unit was deployed inside Israeli city

Kobi Shabtai says false reports 'infiltrated mainstream media' and harmed law enforcement, will take years to undo damage

Then-police chief Motti Cohen said to tell inquiry panel he spoke with Jamal Hakursh after the incident under scrutiny, took him at his word

PM, Sa'ar, Barlev and new AG expected to consider a number of options, including waiting to take further steps until deputy AG's panel presents findings

Bennett defends practice, but stresses need for regulation and training; Lapid says Likud MK Ohana should be grilled first over claims law enforcement illegally hacked phones

Bennett says he understands 'severity of matter,' Israel Police chief calls for external probe, and wide range of lawmakers demand investigation over police hacking allegations

An Israeli police official will be appointed to a permanent position in the Gulf state

Berliner will replace ex-Supreme Court chief justice Miriam Naor, who died last week at the age of 74

Police say new evidence 'changes the state of affairs,' after initially denying unauthorized use of Pegasus spyware; Justice Ministry taps committee to probe bombshell claims

Israel Democracy Institute says drop likely related to recent police spyware scandal; opinion divided on plea deal for Netanyahu