As Netanyahu and Bennett vow to forcefully deter rocket fire, local leaders lash the politicians' 'game of musical chairs' while southern residents 'go to sleep afraid'

Long-shot proposal would likely be challenged by High Court of Justice as it would entail far-reaching reforms enacted by a caretaker Knesset

Defense minister spotted with tome on sharia law, possibly signaling to ayatollahs he's on to them, or showing Israelis he's as smart as iconic bookworm politicians of the past

Terror group's leadership keen to see developments which will improve the situation in the Palestinian enclave -- but its rival government in the West Bank is alarmed at the notion

Naftali Bennett praised by right, slammed by left over approval in flashpoint West Bank city

PM gives go-ahead to establish teams to work on project, which is reportedly seen as leverage to encourage concessions from Hamas

Supreme Court has upheld the government's right to withhold remains, but only for the purposes of negotiations for return of IDF soldiers' bodies, not for Bennett's 'deterrence'

Arab Israeli leader also decries 'cruel, immoral' move by defense minister designed as deterrent and possible bargaining chip; Gantz voices support

Naftali Bennett orders sweeping move, which may lead to remains being used as bargaining chips in a swap deal; security cabinet must still approve decision

Defense minister issues warning after rocket attack leads to overnight wave of IDF strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza; terror group says strikes won't change balance of power