President Herzog's efforts to mediate between Supreme Court head and hardline government stall, Channel 13 reports

As the coalition moves to radically constrain the top court's capacity to thwart legislation and decisions it considers undemocratic, here's a look at some of its key interventions

The Shas leader was banned from holding ministerial office, partly for giving a judge the 'false impression' he was retiring from politics. He contends he said no such thing

Both sides confirm meeting twice, though Esther Hayut says first sit-down was several weeks ago and not on eve of recent protest against planned shakeup that ex-minister addressed

Hayut may retire a year before term is up; Likud MK Gottlieb urges her to 'quit now already' in response to report, but judge's office denies comments

TV report says agency has detected rise in threats against Esther Hayut and Yariv Levin, who are on opposing sides of government's contentious judicial overhaul push

Yehuda Weinstein, who served under Netanyahu for 6 years, says he opposes all parts of plan; justice minister, Supreme Court chief meet for first time since trading public barbs

The gov't aims to hobble the High Court's ability to review legislation. If the judges try to strike down the law that institutes the change, Israel may see a high-stakes showdown

Critics of the government and its plans for radical changes to justice system amass at Habima Square despite rain; with square at capacity, crowds begin to fill surrounding streets

'Making your voice heard at this time is a civic duty,' National Unity leader says ahead of planned protests against coalition's plan for major judicial overhaul