Spokesman says dialogue held in a ‘positive atmosphere'; more opposition parties expected to join Wednesday; but protest leaders excoriate talks under current conditions

In Israel, only the justice minister can okay extraditions, allow people out of jail early or approve government legislation. It's been nearly a week since Israel has had one

Benny Gantz's term as interim minister expires at midnight amid a government fight over a permanent replacement, just days before evidentiary stage begins in PM's corruption trial

Dozens depart in latest election's political culling -- from longest-serving lawmaker to some of the briefest, as well as 3 women of 3 faiths who each made history in their own way

Avi Nissenkorn says he recognizes need for him 'take a time-out' in order to allow center-left mergers; New Hope recruits Blue and White's Hila Shay Vazan

President says 'red lines are crossed in the name of so-called governance'; Supreme Court chief justice decries 'violation of the independent, neutral status of courts'

Former Haredi school principal on her way back to Melbourne, where she faces 74 charges of child sex abuse

Avi Nissenkorn warns democratic system is 'fragile,' amid constant efforts to undermine it by Netanyahu; 'We are in a situation where the entire system is being tested'

Defense minister says anyone who is facing criminal charges cannot be involved in the judicial system

Blue and White leader slams former justice minister who claimed party chief agreed to undermine democracy to save coalition; says PM did not justify his trust in him