Bench rules that law enshrining Israel as Jews' national home does not conflict with the state's democratic nature, punts on question of intervening in Basic Laws

In a 5-4 ruling, justices argue that rarely used legislation infringes on principle of equal rights; Knesset given one year to fix legislation

PM's Yamina party has previously pushed for widespread judicial reform to weaken powers of court, seen by many on the right as a symbol of the old left-leaning political elite

New Hope leader discusses court system with top justice; has vowed to bring major changes to the office and is working to split the job of attorney general into two roles

Esther Hayut rails against 'dangerous and irresponsible' comments by Yariv Levin, who accused justices of a 'coup' after they rebuked Knesset for amending Basic Law

Menachem Mazuz, former attorney general and liberal-leaning Supreme Court judge, is the second justice to leave the bench this month

In leaked recordings, Netanyahu defies attorney general’s forceful warnings that appointing a Likud ally as justice minister is against the very law that the PM amended

PM and Ofir Akunis given till Wednesday to justify appointment, which ministers approved even as AG protested it was illegal; ex-state prosecutor slams 'breach of rule of law'

Unclear whether Israel has new justice minister after chaotic cabinet meeting; Netanyahu blocks Gantz from taking post, pushes nomination of ally, defies AG; High Court to convene

Compromise offered by chief justice would require Netanyahu, Gantz to fill other vacant ministries by next Sunday; premier agrees to discuss matter, without making commitments