President will meet heads of European Union, NATO, Belgium's Jewish community and king during two-day trip to Brussels

President acknowledges 'deep concerns' if reforms are rushed through Knesset without consultation, says he sees 'signs of goodwill' amid efforts to find compromise

Report says High Court Deri ruling made coalition even more determined; Smotrich pushing to finish legislative process as he faces mounting questions on reform's impact on economy

Top academics say coalition's plans will cause 'fatal damage' to country's education, urges informed public dialogue on proposals to overhaul courts

Herzog confirms interaction 'with all relevant actors' in bid to avert 'historic constitutional crisis' over coalition's overhaul plan; Gantz says mass protests having an impact

US national security adviser meets with Herzog, who stresses importance of not letting ties get bogged down by disagreements on Iran and Palestinians

Annual Israel Democracy Index shows profound rifts between ethnic, political groups on hot-button issues, while hopes for future and faith in institutions is falling society-wide

President says he's talking with 'relevant parties' in attempt at 'averting historic constitutional crisis' - but admits may not work; Lapid defends not attending Tel Aviv protest

Sakir Ozkan Torunlar mentions Temple Mount status quo, but not Palestinians, in speech; President Herzog invites Erdogan to Israel

President reportedly asks justice minister to 'soften' judicial overhaul plan, vows to protect values laid out in Declaration of Independence, which he says should guide nation