Israel Democracy Institute and Israeli Law Professors’ Forum for Democracy argue judicial review would be too limited and gov't would have too much sway in legislating Basic Laws

Proposals made by former justice minister Daniel Friedmann and others moderate plans to take control over judicial appointments and radically restrict judicial review by High Court

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

Plan based on the idea that lawmakers, not only Supreme Court justices, must exercise restraint; insists on more staying power for Basic Laws