The dissonance between the PM's self-image as uniquely capable of protecting Israel, and the worst disaster in our history - on his watch - has completely shattered his equilibrium
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Lapid still sitting out new coalition over demand that PM oust Smotrich, Ben Gvir; all non-wartime legislation suspended, including judicial overhaul

Politicians meet to hash out details after prolonged delay draws criticism; opposition party head has demanded creation of small war cabinet and a say over war management

Netanyahu offers arrangement without preconditions, apparently rejecting Gantz proposal for narrow war cabinet, while Lapid's Yesh Atid not involved in negotiations

Yariv Levin leads a host of top Likud officials attending Sukkot event hosted by Rafi Kedoshim who has served 4 jail terms and now leads a powerful faction in the party

Panel says Itzik Zarka's remarks 'crossed red lines' but hails him as 'devoted and committed' to ruling party, rejects petitions against two other activists for contentious acts

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Eliyahu Revivo sends supporters 'a personal and special blessing' from the Ukrainian city as tens of thousands expected to spend the Jewish new year there amid Russian invasion

Shin Bet chief says Amiram Ben Uliel, serving life sentences for 2015 Duma firebombing, may be moved to religious wing for High Holiday services, but not beyond

Haaretz says it obtained document with terms reached by Netanyahu and president, including proposal for judicial reform legislation to require 80-MK majority for at least 15 months