Netanyahu's son complains of 'dictatorship,' Smotrich warns of 'deep state' action; police say devices will only be examined with court order, and only for contacts tied to case

As PM waits to see if Gantz can oust him, he can count on one ultra-reliable defender: the son who has made a name with controversial, often conspiratorial, posts on social media

PM's son lashes out at Channels 12 and 13 after journalists pray for the 'end of the Netanyahu era' on live broadcast

Prime minister warns against 'ethnic cleansing' of minority in northern Syria, does not mention decision by US president that paved way for offensive

PM avoids commenting directly on Trump decision, criticized by senior right-wing MKs as an abandonment of the Kurds, but says Jerusalem appreciates Washington's assistance

Former justice minister reiterates support for an independent Kurdistan; Blue and White's Hauser says murder of Kurds will lead to wave of refugees, increase regional instability

Likud says move aims to quell speculation of a coup in the party amid ongoing crisis preventing formation of a government

At Tel Aviv rally, Amir Peretz excoriates PM's son for comments alleging Rabin 'murdered Holocaust survivors,' calls on AG to act to prevent next political assassination

Yuval Rabin says comment by Yair Netanyahu alleging the late PM 'murdered Holocaust survivors' was directly linked to 1995 poster depicting Rabin as Nazi

After tweet by Yair Netanyahu, Amir Peretz says he 'won't allow the slander and tarnishing' of the former PM's legacy