Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren on the ministers of defense and national security; health and science reporter Renee Ghert-Zand on hospital hametz, green tea and BRCA1 research

Responding to petition seeking to disqualify his cabinet appointment, far-right lawmaker says 'many years have passed' since his extremist activities, regrets calls to expel Arabs

In response to petition from good governance group, Baharav-Miara tells High Court Netanyahu's conduct hasn't crossed high bar required for him to be held in contempt of court

Responding to petition calling for him to be held in contempt of court, PM denies any conflict of interest arising from his ongoing corruption trial

Baharav-Miara says national security minister's appointment 'entails considerable difficulties,' given his criminal past but argues PM is granted 'broad discretion' in such choices

Justices scold Israel Democracy Watch for failing to turn to PM or AG, rather than court, following Netanyahu's announcement that he would now get involved in judicial overhaul

At IDI conference, experts describe how 'constitutional capture' began with 'dismantlement of judicial independence'; ex-Irish justice minister urges halt to 'regressive' push

Opponents of the legislation argue it violates key principles underpinning Israel's democratic character, opening the window for the High Court to invalidate the law

Shikma Bressler, Kalanit Sharon, Rotem Perelman-Farhi arrested during nationwide rallies; cops say at least two of the arrests were due to 'disturbance of public order'

Nir Barkat backs changes to judicial appointments but says to avoid 'chaos,' court should not be defied if it blocks legislation; Likud: 'An absurd discussion'