Week after resigning from Knesset in plea deal, leader of ultra-Orthodox Shas party releases video accusing government of stoking high cost of living

Defense minister says decision to expand committee to five members from original three, ahead of Sunday's vote, came after discussion with top legal officials

Right-wing ministers Shaked, Elkin said expected to vote against commission's formation; Defense Minister Gantz says probe a 'national need,' not political

Justices dismiss demand that the state include clause in plea bargain that would bar the former minister and ex-con from returning to public office for seven years

PMO legal adviser reportedly orders return of some 30 items that vanished after former premier left office; his lawyers say they are unable to comply

Attorney-general confirms agreement won’t see Shas party leader charged with moral turpitude, allowing him to run again for office; good-governance group vows High Court appeal

Movement for Quality Government urges attorney general to look into whereabouts of dozens of now-missing items presented to former PM when in office

Committee members questioned former Labor leader due to lack of experience, ties to defense minister, but ministers ignore their position; Labor, Meretz ministers abstain

Vote on the investigation into the purchase of naval vessels from German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp to be held only after budget passes, to avoid threat to coalition

Gideon Sa'ar says his office has agreed to Defense Minister Benny Gantz's call to investigate an alleged bribery scheme in Israel’s multi-billion-shekel purchase of naval vessels