Renowned researcher and teacher of Arabic language won Israel Prize in 2010 for work that included writing Education Ministry school syllabi

Legal affairs reporter Jeremy Sharon updates us on Evyatar outpost and judicial reform as environmental reporter Sue Surkes looks at Jordan River rehabilitation

Constitution committee chair Rothman suggests less restrictive 'soft' review, as opposition MK Kariv says combined forms of review may be acceptable

Simcha Rothman tells Knesset legal adviser that curbing judges takes priority, saying many rights don't have special majority clause needed for court intervention under proposal

Party's Gilad Kariv interjects during committee meeting to convey tidings of the passing of 'our friend and our teacher,' based on an incorrect news report

In stormy debate on controversial plans to overhaul judiciary, MK Simcha Rothman calls on Gur Bligh to retract opinion, sparking outcry from opposition lawmakers

Crowd of over 10,000 that includes current and ex-MKs descends on Habima Square after Levin unveils far-reaching legal changes; some call Netanyahu 'dangerous, corrupt and racist'

Session unlikely to lead to formal censure but will reflect anger and concerns surrounding sensitive site, with one US official accusing far-right minister of trying to sow chaos

Police said to raise alert level in Jerusalem after national security minister's trip to flashpoint site; far-right Otzma Yehudit lawmaker: 'Gaza will burn' if Hamas fires rockets

Labor lawmaker Kariv defends his move, which comes as ultra-Orthodox parties seek to outlaw female-led services at the Jerusalem holy site