Top legal body rejects petitions seeking to strike down amendments that created 'alternate PM' office for Netanyahu and Gantz, also being used by current government

Movement for Quality Government and a union of Foreign Ministry employees claim leaving third of Israel's diplomatic missions short-staffed 'endangers' Israelis

While noting 'difficulty' in premier being a criminal defendant, justices say there is no current indication Netanyahu can't fulfill his role

Mandelblit says premier's ongoing corruption trial doesn't make render him unable to perform his duties

Letter from legal adviser claims panel that ruled on entrance to country was often instructed on who to let in, including by Deri aide

Airlines began selling tickets after ministers approved wider opening of airport, but last-minute delay in cabinet vote has mired process in uncertainty

But top health official warns opening up airport without proper enforcement of quarantine could lead to arrival of vaccine-resistant variants and 'catastrophe'

Criminal investigation urged into deputy minister behind talks; New Hope MK said planning to seek Knesset debate on reported bid to get Abbas to push Arab Israelis to vote Likud

Watchdog groups ask court to compel AG to order investigation of PM's alleged involvement in scheme surrounding purchase of naval vessels, as well as his sale of stocks

As 3rd lockdown looms, Movement for Quality Government petitions High Court against ministry's decision to award NIS 700 million of food vouchers on basis of city rate discounts