Some in ruling bloc stress need for broad agreement, others say government must advance rest of package; opposition fumes; group petitions to High Court against reasonableness law

President's decision goes against the recommendation of his Defense Secretary; if confirmed, Adm. Lisa Franchetti will be first woman to be a Pentagon service chief

Columnist tells Israel's Army Radio that purpose of Biden's interview with him was to ensure concerns expressed in recent phone conversation with PM were made clear to Israelis

Administration said to be displeased over PMO readout of call with president this week; Biden again cautions against judicial overhaul without broad consensus

Administration was worried attention had turned to alleged snub rather than irresponsible Israeli policies, US official says, noting that no date for sit-down has actually been set

Conversation comes day before Herzog touches down in Washington where he'll meet US president for second time in nine months, while PM wait for similar invite nears seven months

President will be feted in US capital, a sharp contrast with continued White House criticism of government over settlements, judicial overhaul

PM reportedly complains to Michael Herzog he 'should be doing more' to secure visit, says president's upcoming trip may be used as excuse to not invite him in near future

News editor Amy Spiro, senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur on fallout of NYT op-ed claiming US is reviewing its Israel ties; why coalition and opposition find it hard to woo the center

White House hails debate in Israel over judicial reforms as a 'healthy part of a vibrant democracy' while again warning that they shouldn't be passed without broad consensus