Former finance minister says 'too bad' ex-PM didn't step down from party leadership to enable right-wing government, but adds he respects decision

Israel says measure stopping Palestinians from becoming citizens through marriage is key for security, but critics lament toll on family life and ask if justification still holds

Ex-ministers reportedly say opposition leader has failed to create genuine relationships with party MKs, basing them only on 'give and take,' which he can't do now that he's not PM

David Amsalem's remark to Boaz Toporovsky at Knesset Arrangements Committee meeting comes day after another opposition MK told coalition whip Silman to answer 'like a good girl'

PM says he is focused on good of country, not short term political gain; Sa'ar lambastes Likud for failing to support laws vital to Israel's security in bid to topple coalition

Amid crisis, deal with Ra’am said to be proposed on law that bars West Bankers with Israeli spouse from obtaining citizenship; Likud set to oppose move, hoping to split coalition

Report says initial investigation will be informal, but an official probe could be opened by external body such as Defense Ministry or Shin Bet if deemed necessary

Opposition hoping to embarrass gov't on law it backs in principle, which bars citizenship for Palestinians who marry Israelis; Ra'am said to weigh backing bill if changes made

In bid to embarrass new government, opposition parties refuse to support law even though they back it; Ra'am opposes law and won't vote with coalition partners

Vote against PM Naftali Bennett's new coalition to be held Monday, but is unlikely to muster the required 61 votes to pass and topple the nascent coalition