Asaf Zamir, who was summoned to Jerusalem last week for comments against coalition, pens open letter saying effort to curb judiciary 'undermines democratic system's foundation'

Asaf Zamir ordered to explain his comments at a gala dinner expressing 'deep concern' over country's direction and saying Jewish homeland must remain democratic

Asaf Zamir says a 'national home' in Israel 'really must be democratic' in rare criticism of the government by a sitting diplomat

Ronen Hoffman becomes second Lapid-appointed ambassador to resign, explaining that 'my personal and professional integrity has compelled me to request to shorten my post'

Retired Brig. Gen. Michael Herzog, brother of the president, expected to be tapped envoy to Washington; candidate for Ottawa position is former Yesh Atid MK Ronen Hoffman