Commissioner Kobi Shabtai says 1,000 have been arrested over riots, is evasive on whether he thinks far-right MK Ben Gvir is to blame for unrest

In briefing, Kobi Shabtai reportedly tells Netanyahu the Kahanist MK always 'shows up to fan the flames' as police begin to gain control of unrest

Proposing the use of West Bank policing methods in Israeli cities, PM tells Border Police officers in Lod not to fear probe of their enforcement action: 'You have our full backing'

Clashes break out for 3rd night, police car torched, despite order barring residents of central city from leaving their homes between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.

Security officials said to warn cabinet that Flag March could lead to escalation; police source says cops told to avoid live fire amid fears fatalities will exacerbate tensions

Kobi Shabtai says he's 'content with his actions' a week after the crush that killed 45; authorities yet to begin collecting testimonies in investigation

Security official says attackers opened fire after being stopped by border police officers conducting routine inspections on a bus with illegal Palestinian workers

Kobi Shabtai reportedly says he hopes investigation will be free from the 'pressures' of various bodies who operate site of religious festival where 45 killed in crush

Assessment prepared before crush in which 45 died highlighted overcrowding at Toldot Aharon compound; police said to fear some ultra-Orthodox sects now removing evidence

Reports say police document prepared before event specifically warned of danger at the site of the deadly crush that killed 45 and wounded dozens