'We have a deal,' Amos Hochstein tells CNN, though cabinet still has to approve agreement before ceremony

The justices' unanimous dismissal of the arguments against the maritime border agreement means the government will be able to formally okay the deal later this week

Petitioning organizations argue that deal requires a national referendum and needs Knesset approval, judges Hayut and Vogelman cast doubt on their central arguments

Religious Zionism leader's legal reforms would abolish offense of 'fraud and breach of trust,' let MKs ignore High Court rulings on laws, give gov't control on selection of judges

Judges rule that money given by Nathan Milikowsky was forbidden gift to public servant, but loan provided by billionaire Spencer Patrich can be paid back according to agreed terms

Likud leader cites former US envoy Friedman to argue Lebanese terror group 'got 100% and Israel got 0%' under US proposal; warns country 'in a dangerous period'

Right-wing group that filed motion argues agreement must be approved by Knesset because government is in caretaker role ahead of elections

Aryeh Deri, who has a suspended sentence for tax offenses, also vows that a new Netanyahu coalition will pass a bill enabling it to override High Court rulings

Party has been disqualified by past elections panels and has so far won every appeal to High Court; Meretz petitions court over failure to bar Idit Silman from Likud run

Attorney general had sought to install Menahem Mazuz as permanent chair of the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, despite looming elections