Report says government wants to pass far-reaching changes to judiciary as amendments to quasi-constitutional Basic Laws, then make it harder for future lawmakers to alter them
Amendment to Basic Law barring use of 'reasonableness' expected to come before panel on Wednesday; MK Gideon Sa'ar calls wording 'very, very extreme and very, very dangerous'
Baharav-Miara is reportedly opposed to a resolution that may allow for preferential treatment for Jews and provide legal solutions for illegal settlements
Arye Naor says former Likud leader planted concepts now being undone by government in his attorney general Aharon Barak, who was also given larger role to scrutinize decisions
Yitzhak Wasserlauf says measure, aimed at putting contentious Nation-State Law into practice, will come up for a vote at Sunday's cabinet meeting, though agenda yet to be set
Gil Limon tells Knesset panel law opens legal 'black hole,' will allow convicted criminals to hold senior positions; legal official warns Gifts Law will open door to corruption
Justice minister said to tell political confidants he believes halting legislation would give state prosecutors an opportunity to frame him on trumped-up charges
Herzog beseeches sides to seize opportunity for 'formative constitutional moment' and not 'destroy country' by remaining on collision course; cabinet secretary swiftly downplays it
Reports say PM has met minister several times in recent days to urge overhaul deal; Levin said enthusiastic about one proposal by former justice minister and a retired general
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