Justices ruled in October that he couldn't keep money given by Nathan Milikowsky to cover legal fees, but presumptive incoming PM's lawyer claims it's not up to them

Legal professionals warn against legislation, arguing that it will place all rights in the hands of a given political majority

Channel 12 says prospective coalition may try to pass court override bill, then change law to allow Shas chief, barred from ministerial role due to tax offenses, to take office

Finance minister says action must be taken before government is sworn in after Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef backs bill, says it can be used to overturn rulings on Reform Judaism

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef backs demand by ultra-Orthodox, far-right members of likely next coalition, says bill can be used to overcome top court’s rulings on Reform Judaism

Advocates for a High Court override say such a law is necessary to ensure the will of the majority is enforced; opponents argue the rights of minorities would be trampled

Tally Gotliv, aiming for chair of Knesset judicial committee, claims court has no authority to strike down legislation, echoing claims by others in presumptive coalition

Incoming MK Amichay Eliyahu says the party will 'restore democracy' that has been 'seized by a small group of people' in the judicial system

Energy Ministry director general to head delegation after cabinet approves agreement; gas production begins in Karish field

Religious Zionism's Rothman tells ToI unelected judges should not be able to overrule majority, while Justice Minister Sa'ar worries total government control will destroy judiciary