Under communications minister's plan, government would control panel set to replace body that licenses broadcast news, in move allegedly aimed at boosting pro-Netanyahu channel

Political correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn on a proposal by the communication minister and health reporter Renee Ghert-Zand on allergens in school and anti-smoking steps

Baharav-Miara says Likud's Karhi, Amsalem may obtain private counsel in petition against dismissal, a move she has said presents significant legal difficulties

Gali Baharav-Miara reportedly sees difficulties in ouster of Mishael Vaknin, won't defend move in court; critics claim dismissal aimed at installing loyalist

Minister asks for dismissal of Michal Rosenbaum, claiming she's unsuitable for the job; Government Companies Authority director says she will not be cowed by threats

Legal memo preceding expected legislation to rework media landscape reveals plans for body that could easily be disbanded by communications minister

Karhi's plans will bring media regulation under government control, end oversight of content; critics say plan will mainly benefit right-wing networks

Karhi indicates that once government passes measures barring High Court from reviewing appointments, coalition will be able to axe Baharav-Miara; Likud calls claim 'baseless'

Comments by Roni Alsheich, who oversaw investigation of PM, spark backlash from coalition figures, with several calling for attorney general to probe the matter

In scathing broadside, Netanyahu ally Shlomo Karhi pans government's daycare subsidies for working parents as only benefiting rich people, says he's lost faith in finance minister