Kohelet think tank, which played key role in developing overhaul plans, distributes volume by former researcher in move that judiciary suspects is meant to influence judges

Former justice Aharon Barak puts out statement after Netanyahu referenced him as a supporter of the overhaul legislation to curtail judicial oversight

Critic of government plan backs limits on reasonableness doctrine 'if it satisfies' Justice Minister Levin; backs adding more judges, reforming prosecution instead of current plan

Arye Naor says former Likud leader planted concepts now being undone by government in his attorney general Aharon Barak, who was also given larger role to scrutinize decisions

Proposal's backers hold Moroccan-style party in response to his claims he couldn't find Mizrahi candidate to sit on bench; government's opponents rally in support of retired judge

Retired justice confirms recent meeting with Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who is representing the PM in negotiations aimed at building broad consensus for judicial reform

Statement blasts legislation's supporters who trampled on images of senior legal figures; ex-Supreme Court Justice Yoram Danziger, Nobel winner Aaron Ciechanover speak in Tel Aviv

Protest comes a day after pro-overhaul demonstrators gathered outside the elderly justice's residence in Tel Aviv, hurling insults and ill wishes

Protesters say they're responding to former Supreme Court president's own call for further marches against government plan to neuter the judiciary

Water cannon deployed at demonstration; dozens rally at home of Channel 14 controlling shareholder; pro-overhaul protesters rally against ex-Supreme Court chief