Far-right leader told no justification to intervene in already-made postings as decision-making process was sound, though notes that timing of one promotion raised questions

Omer Barlev rails at his successor, links far-right lawmaker's expected appointment to rising violence: 'This is what happens with the transfer of power'

Either Yoav Kisch or Ofir Akunis said in line for role of Knesset speaker; UTJ reportedly to get Housing Ministry -- one of 7 ministries to be controlled by Haredi parties

Arieh Amit warns of danger if open-fire rules altered by politician, says reforms will make commissioner a 'puppet'; Asad Hefetz: The police, unlike the army, must be independent

In emerging breakthrough in coalition negotiations, defense portfolio to be held by Netanyahu's party; Shas leader Deri to return to Interior Ministry, TV news says

Religious Zionism leader Smotrich says anyone who raises 'a hand, weapon, or stone' should expect lethal force; Ta'al leader Tibi says 'Israeli-Jewish fascism' is a Jewish problem

PM says Israel ‘determined’ to let Sukkot festivities go ahead while acting with a ‘strong and uncompromising hand against terror and violent disturbances’

Minister says restrictions on Shuafat refugee camp to be eased despite intensive search for Palestinian gunman; settlers and Palestinians clash in northern West Bank

'I apologize on behalf of all of us' friend says at Yafit Furian funeral; woman's husband, lead suspect in case, remains hospitalized but will face questioning once awake

Opposition chief claims PM will give Palestinians 'a terrorist state in the heart of the country'; premier's left-wing partners, US hail his backing of two-state solution