Desperate to avoid November rotation, Likud unveils a new line of argument at meeting on appointing a justice minister: The unity government restrictions no longer apply to us

In leaked recordings, Netanyahu defies attorney general’s forceful warnings that appointing a Likud ally as justice minister is against the very law that the PM amended

PM and Ofir Akunis given till Wednesday to justify appointment, which ministers approved even as AG protested it was illegal; ex-state prosecutor slams 'breach of rule of law'

Unclear whether Israel has new justice minister after chaotic cabinet meeting; Netanyahu blocks Gantz from taking post, pushes nomination of ally, defies AG; High Court to convene

Compromise offered by chief justice would require Netanyahu, Gantz to fill other vacant ministries by next Sunday; premier agrees to discuss matter, without making commitments

Amid Netanyahu-Gantz feud, state to respond to High Court demand to justify empty cabinet posts; prisoners no longer allowed video hearings as special coronavirus edict lapses

With several key posts unfilled because of Netanyahu-Gantz feuding, Chief Justice Hayut warns of a 'governing vacuum'

Mandelblit says premier's ongoing corruption trial doesn't make render him unable to perform his duties

Justices say there's no legal impediment preventing PM from heading up coalition despite ongoing corruption trial

Mandelblit says he believes there is ‘no justification for judicial interference,' since previous ruling said premier can retain his position even under indictment