Police chief and ministers Smotrich and Arbel, but not Ben Gvir, set to attend meeting on security of mayoral vote and candidates; Netanyahu mulls use of administrative detention

In latest criminal attack, gunmen open fire in home's yard before fleeing; woman, 29, and man, 55, are gravely hurt

Knesset Guard informs Hadash chief of death threats as his party accuses government of giving criminals 'a green light... to run wild and murder' amid surging deadly violence

Third suspect nabbed at airport trying to flee country. All four victims of the killing buried; police discover tunnels used by crime family under Nazareth

Senior analyst Haviv Rettig-Gur predicts drama in the upcoming Knesset session, and political reporter Carrie Keller-Lynn considers NYC Mayor Eric Banks's recent visit to Israel

Ronen Bar cautions against inserting security service into 'every complex issue,' as politicians increasingly seek its expertise in tackling homicides in the Arab community

Netanyahu said to get in a row with Arab authorities chief about who is responsible for deadly crime wave; Shin Bet chief said to stress will only be involved on case-by-case basis

Rami Ismail, who was arrested earlier this month, could be the first person charged under new legislation that sets minimum prison sentences for such shakedowns

Victim is 147th member of Arab community killed this year as crime wave shows no signs of abating

Officers also detain an additional 48 people for questioning, seize 18 pistols, 3 M16 rifles, 2 airsoft guns, an IED, ammunition and $400,000