Former J'lem police chief says he oversaw cameras where Mohammed Elasibi was shot; police: Man stole, fired officer's gun; Ra'am's Abbas: 'Don't believe police there's no footage'

Lapid says coalition's swift rejection of judicial reform framework akin to telling president to 'go to hell'; Netanyahu says president's plan is 'one-sided'

Checks and balances are being 'stripped away' by dramatic legislation, warn Tabor pre-military academy alums in open letter

Opposition chief urges MKs from Netanyahu's Likud party not to back bill, while Gantz bashes coalition for pushing controversial shakeup plans as Israel faces 'security powder keg'

MK Mansour Abbas says demonstrations represent broad section of Israeli public, but should avoid provoking clashes with police; 50,000 expected at Tel Aviv rally this weekend

Abbas questions the purpose of Hadash-Ta’al alliance and its 'dogmatic' approach to politics, saying it does not help Arabs; says community fears incoming right-wing coalition

Islamist party's chief Abbas says wants to work with any coalition that is formed; National Unity, Yesh Atid squabble over Lapid's leadership of expected opposition in new Knesset

Eisenkot warns far-right MK's lack of experience, hardline views will 'create chaotic environment'; Ex-Shin Bet official says he protested Gaza withdrawal via non-democratic means

Lapid seeks united opposition despite bad blood with partners following failed bid to remain in power; Netanyahu set to receive mandate to form coalition on Sunday

As Herzog's consultations end, Likud chief gets backing of 64 MKs; both Arab parties decline to endorse anyone for prime minister; coalition negotiations continue