Galit Gutman later issues apology after facing widespread criticism for accusing right-religious coalition of 'simply milking its citizens'

Newspaper says key witness, who received okay to give upcoming testimony remotely for health reasons, feels he would need 'an army of security guards' if he returned to testify

PM quotes Eurovision contestant's song 'Unicorn' during meeting after she finished third in contest, tells her she should have won

In first TV interview since leaving office, Rivlin says he didn't join mass protests against defense minister's sacking out of custom, but phoned him with message of support

Natan Eshel tells reporters they shouldn't believe PM losing grip on government, as coalition members make threats over state budget disagreements

3,000 police deployed; Ben Gvir said excluded from security preparations; police chief warns against terror incitement; rocket fire not expected, but concerns situation may spiral

Axios report says Washington officials approached Jerusalem with 'unprecedented' offer, but Israeli officials concerned of possible attempt to tie their hands

Likud dismisses 'false' account, says PM 'fully trusts' justice minister, amid reports of struggle over future of judicial overhaul if compromise talks fail

In scathing attack, Modiin Mayor Haim Bibas says coalition 'launched every move on the wrong foot'; criticizes judicial overhaul push, tax redirection plan

President pushes parties to get serious about finding compromise solution: 'It's money time'; debate expected to heat up in June, after state budget passes