New draft of legislative package will not allow police to enter homes without a warrant to enforce coronavirus restrictions, a proposal that sparked widespread outrage

Decision allows Avichai Mandelblit to hold both positions temporarily, a move vehemently opposed by the former justice minister

With opposition slamming legislation as assault on democracy, PM decries 'fake news,' says balance will be kept between enforcement of COVID-19 regulations and individual liberties

As opposition slams assault on democracy, defense minister says government will ensure individual liberties are protected amid COVID-19 battle, vows to soften parts of proposed law

Likud minister David Amsalem claims there's 'no dispute' about AG's guilt in 2010 affair in which he was briefly a suspect; new justice minister says remark 'crosses red line'

Avi Nissenkorn says he intends 'to weigh the different possibilities,' while keeping AG Mandelblit temporarily in post after clash over previous office holder

Avi Nissenkorn hails judicial system as vital for democracy, while outgoing minister Ohana continues to feud with attorney general, even during passing of baton

But justices warn permission for use of cell data to help stem virus spread and enforce quarantine orders will be rescinded if regulatory legislation not advanced soon

Request seeks lifting of injunction barring police from using cell data to track and enforce whether Israelis required to do so are staying in mandatory isolation

In blow to Yuli Edelstein’s closure of the plenary, parliament’s top lawyer says issue will be put to a vote, which the Likud will likely lose