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

New Hope leader Gideon Sa'ar notes all Israeli leaders have met with the Palestinian chief, stresses no concessions have been made

New Hope MK accosted in Beit Shemesh for breaking with the Likud party, which his dad founded; activist calls him 'a crazy old man who is betraying his father's legacy'

Justice minister says party member Yifat Shasha-Biton was correct in firing her ministry's director-general

A year after breaking from Likud, justice minister says continuation of Netanyahu's rule would have caused 'irreversible damage'

Ra'am chief Abbas calls for investment in education, employment opportunities as well as law enforcement: 'Crime and violence is a serious disease'

Sahar Ismail, 17th on New Hope party's election slate, killed in northern town of Rameh; Gideon Sa'ar says he was 'a dear and beloved friend,' Shasha-Biton expresses shock

From banking reform to stipends for elderly, and from kashrut changes to Tel Aviv subway, here's what you need to know about the budget, which needs Knesset approval by November 4

New Hope MK blames her former Likud colleagues, who had supported law proposal in previous government; coalition MKs Walid Taha and Mazen Ghanaim vote against

Justice Minister Sa'ar says he coordinated matter with PM Bennett; legislation would block Netanyahu from running again as premier