Shimon Lavi says he put move on hold in order to deal with pressing challenges faced by force; Meron victim's relative calls on police commissioner to also 'go home'

PM and police minister say 'no change in the rules of engagement'; Barak Meshulam's widow blamed regulations, after husband rammed by Palestinian teen in stolen car

Public security minister approves dismissal of intelligence officer Rani Basha, citing his ‘inadequacy to continue service'

MKs give municipal inspectors more authority to penalize riders of two-wheeled electric vehicles for violations such as not wearing a helmet or not obeying traffic signs

Police officer who was injured when Asra Jabas tried to blow herself up appealed to public security minister against funding procedure; IPS says treatment not critical for health

'You are entitled to love who you want,' Knesset speaker tells the crowds; march concludes without significant disturbances despite threats; two men held by police

Bennett hails Jerusalem Day flag march as critical for maintaining Israeli 'sovereignty and governance' despite Hamas threats; Lapid says festivities tainted by extremists, racists

Police minister says imperative parade went ahead despite threats from terror groups in order for Israel to maintain its deterrence; Bennett vows Jerusalem will remain united

IDF apparently not expecting an escalation like last year's in Gaza, but tensions remain high as volatile day arrives

Flag march for right-wing nationalists set for traditional route in Old City via Muslim Quarter; Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad urge response to event