Minister agrees with top cop on outline for force, which will reportedly focus on combating crime, amid confusion over body's purpose and who will be in charge
Deal cut after national security minister reportedly threatened to quit coalition over decision to halt judicial legislation; critics slam move as handing Ben Gvir private militia
Demonstrators surround Ramat Sharon home, seemingly blocking lawmaker's way until officers able to escort his car through ad hoc rally; protest also held outside Gallant home
Some residents set off fireworks against anti-overhaul demonstrators; others greet them with food, water; cops shove ex-police minister Omer Barlev at Petah Tikva protest
National security minister say planned move is aimed at beefing up policing, rejects critics' assertions he is seeking to build militia answerable to his ministry