Baharav-Miara says can't agree to ultranationalist minister's request he be granted independent counsel for High Court petitions against expansion of ministerial power over police

Far-right minister slams Gali Baharav-Miara for 'exceeding her authority' by freezing move to reassign top cop; warns 'day is coming when we will need to make a decision about her'

Plan will give politicians the power to appoint judges, block courts from reviewing almost all legislation and ministerial appointments; coalition wants to complete within a month

PM says AG overreaching in preventing him from even discussing judicial reform, suggests it would be enough to bar him from process of appointing judges

Legislation comes after High Court agrees to hear a petition requesting PM be suspended due to conflict of interests over government's legal reforms and his corruption trial

In impassioned speech, Avichai Mandelblit says it would be court's 'duty' to strike down legislation, which would otherwise 'abolish' Israel's liberal democracy

'Everything should be done in due time,' justice minister says, adding that before legal overhaul passes, High Court could intervene; adds he hopes Baharav-Miara will 'get a grip'

Chair of Constitution, Law and Justice Committee accuses Gali Baharav-Miara of sending deputies to 'mislead' and 'manipulate public opinion'

Noting threats to attorney general amid increasingly heated national debate, opposition leader says some on right have 'lost sight of right and wrong. It's insanity'

Lashing current process, Gali Baharav-Miara says legislation to limit High Court's power will 'fundamentally change the democratic nature of the state’s governance'