While politicians tussle and pontificate, their failure to pass a budget and appoint top officials leaves government agencies unable to tackle the worst fallout of the pandemic

Netanyahu's party argues judges can't rule on whether it was acceptable to change quasi-constitutional Basic Law to create the new office

Netanyahu’s Likud blasts Yamina head for supporting measure, calls him a ‘conniver’; Yamina says ruling party should focus on virus fight, ‘not more third-rate spin’

Criticizing government for failing to pass state budget or appoint permanent police chief, president decries violence between protesters and cops

Ascendant Yamina leader accuses PM of lying to Israeli public over pandemic management, pummels him for 'taking pride' in second lockdown

Blue and White minister claims nationwide virus lockdown forced by Netanyahu to avoid angering Haredi allies; Likud Knesset speaker slams centrist partner's 'populist conduct'

Opposition leader's bid seen as dead in the water since Blue and White party's support is needed to topple and replace government

Gantz's party dismisses Miki Zohar's 'blabbering'; Lapid says Monday's no-confidence vote to replace coalition is a 'simple decision'; Derech Eretz MK seemingly nixes possibility

Chili Tropper responds after transportation minister threatens former soccer star Eyal Berkovic that he won't get the job because he referred to Likud as a 'criminal organization'

Minister Izhar Shay says Likud trying to bring down government by holding budget hostage; Likud's Sa'ar quits Knesset panel, says it's become rubber stamp