Likud MK denies report by Daphna Liel that Netanyahu urged her not to accept a position of minister in the new government.

Like with Balaam's ass, the Almighty opened the rapper’s mouth and put the words in his throat - for a reason.

MK Michal Woldiger (Religious Zionism) sent a scathing letter to Minister of Welfare Meir Cohen in which she alleges the officials of the ministry are using the educational institution 'Mesila' for political gain. Waldiger wrote to Cohen: "Last weekend it was published about a visit by me and other MKs to the dormitory for girls at risk 'Mesila'. The publication states that in the conversation with the girls we asked to know about their relationships with Arab men and the issue of assimilation - something that absolutely did not happen." "It is not proper and it is not professional. We came to visit the residence following the latest publications, in order to check and see closely whether the Ministry of Welfare is working to correct deficiencies. The visit was matter-of-fact and professional, with the best interests of the young women staying there and Inly their best interests in mind." Woldiger emphasized in her letter to Cohen: "It is a shame that professionals in your office do not keep the discourse professional and your intervention in this matter is required."

President Biden has his hands full but if he cannot hammer out an end to the war soon the picture looks quite bleak

Outgoing Defense Minister Benny Gantz criticized the transfer of the powers of the Civil Administration to the designated minister Bezalel Smotrich, telling Army Radio "The right hand will not know where the left hand is. We will end up with security flare-ups in the field."

Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu met with MK Idit Silman and urged her to give up the position of minister in the new government, according to Cchannel 12 News.

Key witness in Al Jazeera's criminal complaint against Israel is an Islamic Jihad terrorist, watchdog group says.

The incoming government will split the position, currently held by Gali Baharav-Miara, into two: Attorney General and Prosecutor General.