Rebel lawmaker to become minister in PM's office after threats to break with coalition; former general to become deputy minister of economic affairs; cabinet now numbers 29

In statement 2 days before becoming minister, Eli Avidar's office says decision to vaccinate due to private family considerations and out of his 'responsibility as public figure'

Rebel lawmaker said to be on his way to heading Intelligence Ministry after threats to break with coalition; Meretz MK to be made deputy economy minister amid Knesset reshuffle

Water Resources, Cyber and National Digital Matters, Higher Education, Strategic Affairs, Community Empowerment and Advancement all to be absorbed into other offices

Defense minister hails her as a 'trailblazer'; move comes as army chief plans to promote more women to leadership positions

Finance, economy ministries say policy denounced by ultra-Orthodox won't take effect until November 1, to allow more time for preparation

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Right-wingers to march through Jaffa Gate instead of Damascus Gate during Tuesday's contentious event, but still plan to dance with flags outside flashpoint entrance to Old City

Right-wing nationalist parade will go ahead only if organizers come to an agreement with police; far-right MK Ben Gvir says he'll march this Thursday anyway

None of 3 deputy Knesset speakers to be from anti-Netanyahu bloc; Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee to be headed by Yesh Atid's Orna Barbivai, first woman in role