Over 150,000 estimated at main rally in Tel Aviv; Lapid vows not to let coalition 'carry out a hostile takeover of Israeliness' by passing 'reasonableness' bill into law

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

Biographer says signs of mental illness were 'very clear' as premier struggled with Lebanon War fallout, wife's death; in unaired interview segment, Begin said he took pills

Former justice minister warns 'entire house' threatened with destruction by planned court overhaul; law professor emphasizes High Court lone institution capping Knesset's power

Former justice minister says Likud leader has given in to coalition demands he doesn't support because he needs parties' backing, possibly to wriggle out of legal woes

Outgoing top attorney says office faced 'unprecedented challenges'; PM, FM back Baharav-Miara to succeed him; candidate selection process under fire for alleged politicization

Former minister says PM should step down because of political deadlock, not due to looming indictments for corruption

Shlomo Karai faces backlash, with right-wing lawmakers and activists debating steps against Benny Begin, Dan Meridor and others who have said they can no longer vote Likud

Former PM and deputy chief of staff trying to recruit a team of veteran politicians, including Tzipi Livni, to run together in September 17 elections

Dan Meridor blasts plan that seeks to curb the court's power and ensure PM's immunity from prosecution, saying it would 'bulldoze' the legal system and erode democracy