Court administration rejects justice minister's request for Netanyahu to come, as prime ministers do not typically attend such events and because his trial judges will be there

Some 10,000 coalition supporters rally outside court building in Jerusalem ahead of crucial hearings; protest organizer says there'll be 'chaos' if judges nullify legislation

PM signals support for Amir Ohana's remark that coalition won't accept voiding of Basic Laws; anti-overhaul protesters: PM 'declared war on rule of law,' aims to 'crush the court'

Chairman of Knesset Constitution Committee argues speech given by Hayut criticizing plans to limit use of reasonableness standard demonstrates her bias on the issue

With Esther Hayut set to retire, Isaac Amit up next for the role and Yosef Elron jockeying for the job, law that would make bench assignments automated said being weighed anew

Critics say submitting candidacy for court chief is aimed at preventing rival Isaac Amit from assuming role as most veteran justice when current chief Esther Hayut retires

Conservative Yosef Elron submits candidacy to replace Esther Hayut, discarding court tradition that has seen only the most senior justice preside over the nation's highest bench

Court cites time constraints as reason for refusing to postpone; opposition says request meant to push court president Hayut out of case

PM's son calls on followers to attend protest scheduled for later in the week near home of court president Esther Hayut

Petitions against two coalition Basic Law amendments, and justice minister's refusal to convene crucial panel, give retiring court chief chance to leave final far-reaching mark