Minister Merav Michaeli expresses hope for government’s survival despite political 'obstacles' and amid heightened tensions in Jerusalem

After rival Arab politician urges Arab cops to throw down weapons, Ra'am chief accuses him of only seeking to disrupt the government

After rebuff, 19 clergy publicize letter to donor-advised Jewish Communal Fund asking it to stop support to Lehava group associated with far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir

Originally planned to address recent terror wave, Jerusalem event shifts to focus on coalition crisis; 'Israel needs a strong government,' former PM tells thousands of backers

Attempting to rally his crumbling party at emergency meeting, PM says only alternative to current government is more elections; he reportedly comes under fire from faction members

The PM is isolating after contracting illness; had been set to travel this weekend to celebrate 30 years of full official relations

Defense minister accused of 'childish attempt' to upstage PM by rescheduling his visit; sources close to him say Bennett to blame

Statement claims move to skip debate over legislation that would connect illegally built homes to the power grid 'severely damages Israeli democracy'

A plurality of Israelis prefer the former coalition to the current one, but new elections would only produce fresh deadlock

Along with Kahane's militancy and violent tactics, there was a social, national, religious critique that is surprisingly relevant today, says Shaul Magid, author of a new biography