Economy Minister Peretz says state budget has been taken 'hostage' by Netanyahu, Welfare Minister Shmuli declares 'no point in continuing' unity coalition

Avi Nissenkorn was reportedly kept out of the loop on agreement between his Blue and White party and Likud to install senior officeholders in Treasury, alternate PM's office

Report says Blue and White officials angry and disappointed over agreement with Likud that won't include long-stalled approval of new Justice Ministry director

Government authorizes 3 telecom companies to start offering ultra-fast internet, though only 3 devices currently sold in the country support it

In unique, 2-hour Arab-Israel meet, reporters, officials from across region discuss journalists' role in warming ties; Rivlin sends letter inviting Arab participants to Israel

Netanyahu 'playing politics' amid 'extreme health and economic crisis,' Yair Lapid charges, as coalition parties continue sniping

Abu Dhabi authorities remove block on calls between countries, allow access to Israeli websites -- including Times of Israel

News site quotes minister in Gantz's party arguing that while the proposal is right ethnically, it could backfire politically; Likud reportedly believes bill poses little threat

Derech Eretz faction says PM supports its bill to push off August 25 budget deadline; Blue and White, Shas say they'll support postponement

Cabinet members tell TV new vote would be unnecessary, detrimental; coalition chair Miki Zohar: Election inevitable if Blue and White don't yield on budget