Coalition reportedly working on Basic Law change that would, in the name of upholding democracy and voters' will, deny courts the power to disqualify a ministerial appointment

Levin, Netanyahu said to seek further changes that would redefine High Court-Knesset balance of power, limit ability to petition government actions

The gov't aims to hobble the High Court's ability to review legislation. If the judges try to strike down the law that institutes the change, Israel may see a high-stakes showdown

The center-left’s fears are reasonable, the right’s arguments authentic; both sides should get past the current shrill debate and restructure a broken system of checks and balances

Prof. Tom Ginsburg heads the Comparative Constitutions Project, which analyzes constitutions around the world - and his take on Israel's proposed judicial reform isn't very rosy

Legislation to enact four components of coalition's legal reforms to be submitted to government by end of January, with passage of bills sought by end of Knesset winter session

Attorneys representing Shas leader challenge court authority, spar with judges as they argue that he should be allowed to hold office despite his recent conviction

Hours after Knesset amends Basic Law to enable Shas leader's appointment despite suspended sentence, lobby group obtains court order requiring incoming government to explain move

Multiple media outlets report Likud has agreed to enact radical changes to Basic Law as part of coalition deal; move appears to be a bid to allow Ben Gvir's far-right allies to run

Experts opposed to a High Court override say existing power to strike down legislation is crucial to safeguarding democracy, scholars in favor decry court's unchecked authority