Organizers claim 300k take part in demonstrations throughout Israel; ex-PM Barak warns of 'worst crisis since state’s formation,' says president must choose a side

Demonstrators respond as Netanyahu says he wants to 'punch' those opposed to judicial overhaul; Tel Aviv again to be the focus of 8th week of mass protests

Bill radically restricts High Court's powers, barring it from reviewing any law that has a clause precluding it; for laws without clause, 15 unanimous judges needed to strike down

President says he regrets that coalition did not heed his call for compromise; says it's not too late to hold talks before final legislation passes, 'prove that generosity wins'

Responding to multiple court petitions, state says it is working to implement long-stalled, six-year-old cabinet decision, angering both liberal and conservative groups

Plenum votes on override clause, reinstating Deri pushed to later date amid Herzog mediation efforts; Levin, Rothman say delayed bills were privately filed, no delay in legislation

Despite Herzog's fervent attempts to pause legislation aimed at remaking judicial system, coalition moving ahead with law to stop High Court striking down cabinet postings

Gur Bligh, who advises Constitution Committee, raises numerous concerns over limitations on judicial review in government's radical legal reform package

Ex-premier supports Herzog, says solutions are possible, fears 'civil war over nothing'; slams legal efforts to force Netanyahu to take leave of absence due to conflict of interest

President says current plan would have 'negative impact on Israel's democratic foundations'; floats 5 principles as basis for reform, pleads with government to delay legislation