Lawmaker is the ninth member of Gantz's party to leave since the Knesset was dissolved in December

Vote widely praised by Arab lawmakers, but also sparks accusations that one MK may have collaborated a little too closely with Netanyahu in order to secure the extension

Civil Service Commission to designate top-tier posts for women to ensure targets are met; social equality minister hopes to set example for business world

Move reportedly follows pressure on Netanyahu, who had been criticized over panel with 10 men; former health minister Litzman also added

'Why no women?' asks Meirav Cohen. 'Why are traffic lights red?' retorts PM. Also excluded: education minister Gallant and ex-health minister Litzman, who storms out of meeting

So-called Norwegian Law to be voted on later in the day, while sources say unity deal to be changed to protect Netanyahu from court banning him from alternate PM post

Meirav Cohen, new head of social equality ministry, says it's 'very hard' to serve under PM the party once vowed to shun, but 'I hope we've chose lesser of two evils'

Blue and White's Meirav Cohen's baby boy is her third child; her first daughter was born on 2013's election day, when she failed to enter Knesset

Before 21st Knesset officially begins, parliament's fresh faces receive a crash course on law-making and get to enjoy their new seats... with one exception