Dichter, a former Shin Bet chief, reportedly tells Netanyahu he will back the judicial overhaul despite reportedly supporting a slowdown of the legislative onrush

At least 2 colleagues join defense minister's plea for dialogue, while ministers accuse him of 'surrender'; turmoil puts in doubt coalition's majority in coming week's key votes

Dozens detained as nationwide rallies rage against judicial overhaul; Ayalon Highway blocked for hours; in lead-up to controversial Bnei Brak rally, president urges restraint

Under Netanyahu, Likud transformed from a raucous party proud of its internal democracy into a monolith without debate or dissent. That change shapes the fight over the judiciary

Security service veterans warn former agency chief, now agriculture minister, that legislation is 'coup' against democracy; among signatories, 3 other past leaders of organization

The new national security minister is carrying on as he did in his rabble-rousing activist days, screaming and hurling insults instead of taking real steps to defeat terrorism

Former Shin Bet chief Dichter, now potentially allied with Religious Zionism head, calls speech 'unhinged'; security service hits back with unsigned statement from 'shocked' agents

In events caught on video, Cassif seen hitting police officer as security forces block his vehicle, while Tibi is accused of obstructing police by helping a suspect escape arrest

Controversial bill passes 44-5, after MKs from both sides of the aisle leave the plenum rather than vote; stricter version also approved

During shouting match in Knesset, Yesh Atid's Merav Ben-Ari retorts that Ofer Cassif is a 'misogynistic racist and Israel hater'