Lawmaker leading legislative push says he disagreed with president's speech in which he blasted current bills, but door not closed on talks

Longtime Netanyahu confidant who ended up indicting him says Israel in ‘historic period that will be remembered for generations,’ warns it ‘will cease being democracy’ if laws pass

Political reporter Tal Schneider and US correspondent Jacob Magid discuss widespread demonstrations, US reaction to Huwara riot, warnings by ex-AG Mandelblit and US envoy Nides

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

Mandelblit says Shas leader did not promise to quit politics as part of plea bargain, but concedes he should have triggered ruling on whether conviction carried 'moral turpitude'

Rothman, an architect of the controversial judicial overhaul, slams warning that opposition to the move 'will end in violence,' calls Mandelblit 'a disgrace'

Movement for Quality Government argues prime minister has violated conflict of interest deal barring him from involvement in matters that could impact his trial

Avichai Mandelblit, former close confidant of Netanyahu who served as his attorney general, says proposed legal changes introduced to help PM bring trial to improper end

Avichai Mandelblit, former close confidant of Netanyahu who served as his attorney general, says PM defended the court in the past, avoided making Yariv Levin justice minister

Newspaper says Deputy State Attorney Liat Ben-Ari has been burdened by threats against her and her family from Likud supporters since trial began