Defense minister says decision to expand committee to five members from original three, ahead of Sunday's vote, came after discussion with top legal officials

Right-wing ministers Shaked, Elkin said expected to vote against commission's formation; Defense Minister Gantz says probe a 'national need,' not political

Agreement will see three new vessels delivered to Israeli Navy, includes reciprocal contract for German shipbuilder to make €850 million in purchases from Israel

Ministerial committee discusses buying 3 Dolphin-type vessels; Germany said to signal deal can go ahead even if prior corruption found, paving way for Israel to okay investigation

Conflicting reports claim cabinet vote on investigating 'submarine affair' pushed off due to either Netanyahu's looming plea deal or a planned purchase of submarines from Germany

Bennett, Lapid, Sa’ar to move ahead with vote after agreement with Germany finalized, says TV network

A number of potentially contentious issues are stirring passions within the government as it attempts to forge a 'stable' life beyond the budget

Vote on the investigation into the purchase of naval vessels from German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp to be held only after budget passes, to avoid threat to coalition

PM says he ordered review of deal after taking office; Merkel says countries agree that 'there must always be a vision of a lasting democratic Jewish State of Israel'

Still, Ra'am party issues list of legislative demands for Arab community as condition for backing budget