Ofer Winter also reportedly floated as possible candidate to head new national guard force the far-right minister is seeking to establish under his control

In leaks from closed-door meeting, Commissioner Shabtai is heard saying force will preserve the right to protest as senior cops discuss coastal region chief Yoram Sofer

'With me, they won’t shut down roads,' says Yoram Sofer, who has previously ordered crackdown on demonstrators outside Netanyahu residence in Caesarea

Citing private conversations, Channel 12 says incoming national security minister angry at Kobi Shabtai for speaking against his proposed bill to expand his powers

Shabtai suggests current proposal unnecessary, too vague, unclear on what problems it seeks to rectify; Ben Gvir cites precedents that say minister needs more tools

Police commissioner Kobi Shabtai's predecessor says law being advanced that gives national security minister control of force will erode safety and trust in police, cause 'anarchy'

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

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

Kobi Shabtai is accused of misusing his personal weapon during a meeting of law enforcement officials last month

Two senior officers step down, reportedly saying they 'no longer feeling challenged,' in what some suggest is first in wave of high-level resignations from force