PM briefed by Gallant, Halevi and others on state of military readiness amid increasing alarm over damage wrought by reservists halting volunteer duty

Defense minister vows to prevent harm to military, as defense establishment emphatically denies report IDF, Shin Bet, Mossad chiefs considering public speech on damage to readiness

Gallant warns force independent from police will cause 'real problems'; national security minister, in response, tells him to focus on his own problems

Threatening terror chief Nasrallah, defense minister says Israel 'will not hesitate to use all our power,' following recent provocations by Iran-backed group on border

Far-right finance minister's opposition may prevent Israel from fulfilling promise made to US government

But a Likud lawmaker continues attacks on top security officials, claiming 'leftist ideas' are infiltrating the ranks

Ronen Bar said to tell PM settler attacks fueling Palestinian terrorism; lawmakers accuse defense officials of being unable to 'distinguish between enemy and your people'

Israeli political leaders praise guards for confronting Palestinian terrorist, mourn death of patrolmen Chen Amir: 'A hero who lost his life protecting the city's residents'

In latest breakaway from Kohelet, US billionaire Arthur Dantchik urges unity 'to preserve democracy'; anti-overhaul activist hangs posters near Minister Silman's plane seat

Limor Son Har-Melech claims defense minister 'knowingly endangers' the lives of settlers; opposition leaders defend Central Command chief, urge Netanyahu to stand up for military