Nobelist, former senior advisers to Netanyahu are among signatories of letter, which comes day after Bank of Israel governor reportedly informed PM of grim possible fallout of plan

If ex-foreign minister throws hat into the ring, she's expected to get support of Michaeli and other ministers; nominating panel considering selecting woman for 1st time

Forcing new fathers to stay home longer with their new baby helps dads bond, babies develop and mothers recover, as well as reducing workplace inequality, says Manuel Trajtenberg