Former health minister Horowitz warns replacement Deri that politics must stay out of health system; Justice Minister Levin, Transportation Minister Regev skip traditional events

New defense minister, who now shares his portfolio with Religious Zionism chief, is said to stress to associates that he will be calling the shots

Transfer of security responsibility for 13 towns near capital was set to begin Sunday, but Netanyahu, Gallant, Ben Gvir agree to postpone it by 30 days to examine matter further

Lawmakers accuse Netanyahu of doing whatever he wants, a day before swearing-in ceremony; one chides incoming PM: 'Don't interrupt me, let me speak!'

Defense minister says classified intelligence shows pair poses 'high level of danger' to state security and public safety; notes some 1,000 Palestinians held under similar orders

Outgoing defense chief says his replacement will oversee bifurcation of ministry, with coalition deals handing departments to far-right parties; Likud hits back: 'A lie'

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

Gafni reassumes his longtime leadership of the Finance Committee, and Gallant takes on Foreign Affairs and Defense, while waiting to see if Defense Minister post available

As coalition negotiations heat up but with presumptive next PM said reluctant to give him post, far-right leader meets former IDF generals, gets backing from prominent rabbis

Ex-PM calls Religious Zionism chair's comments against him 'defamatory,' urges the right to 'stop friendly fire'; says Smotrich, Ben Gvir will both be ministers in his government