Knesset Economic Committee chair David Bitan says PM must take lead on overhaul compromise talks and if justice minister doesn't like it, 'the door is open'

At least 2 colleagues join defense minister's plea for dialogue, while ministers accuse him of 'surrender'; turmoil puts in doubt coalition's majority in coming week's key votes

Though no one in Netanyahu's party will vote against the bills, many are uncomfortable with them, and the cracks are beginning to show

Under Netanyahu, Likud transformed from a raucous party proud of its internal democracy into a monolith without debate or dissent. That change shapes the fight over the judiciary

Veteran MK says members won't debate matter at faction meetings due to leaked recordings, says justice minister yet to discuss watering down bills with him despite promising to

Industry heads meet with members of Netanyahu's party, urge halt to legislation until compromise reached; Bitan: Overhaul must stop for talks within party

Former Knesset speaker says he hopes other lawmakers will support negotiations based on outline proposed by Herzog; Bitan says doesn't believe government will last full term

Finance minister acknowledges increases tough for households but defends independent Bank of Israel, after Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, Likud MK David Bitan criticize move

Former Likud leader loyalist fails to get ministerial portfolio after falling out with prime minister; Bitan also says public broadcaster should be 'improved,' not shut down

Linking issues for first time, Levin says indictments exposed system's failures, helping convince public of need for long-sought changes; Bitan predicts compromises after talks