Former Likud leader loyalist fails to get ministerial portfolio after falling out with prime minister; Bitan also says public broadcaster should be 'improved,' not shut down

PM hits back at civil society, professional, political critics who say judiciary shakeup is spooking investors, will hurt credit rating

The fight over a tiny West Bank outpost pits the PM against the radical factions in his coalition and opens a window into the inner workings of the new government

At expected annual cost of up to $11 million, downlist politicians are expected to free up parliamentary pressure on PM to control party, enable MKs to attend committees

Gantz calls Smotrich a 'Trojan horse' in Defense Ministry; Smotrich says it is 'parts of the opposition' that are behaving like Trojan horses

Plurality of Religious Zionism voters, a fifth of those who voted for Deri's Shas also back ruling; among general public, 70% say minister should either resign or be fired

Expansion of so-called Norwegian Law, which must pass two more plenum readings, expected to pave way for up to 20 extra lawmakers to enter the Knesset, ease Likud infighting

Survey results aired on Channel 12 show 55% of ruling party backers hope legal overhaul laws pass, just 17% oppose pursuit; 40% want to push legislation through dialogue, talks

Despite being central election promise, government yet to present comprehensive cost of living plan; PM says triage measures will be like 'putting sticks in the wheel of inflation'

Knesset opens discussion of plan, with Justice Minister Yariv Levin saying he is 'determined' to push contentious reforms through against any 'threat'