Bill would put appointment of justices in top court under government and Knesset control; unlikely to pass this Knesset; seen as an advertisement for return of right-wing coalition
Justice minister vows to torpedo proposal, which he says will 'eliminate' the court's independence; warns a Netanyahu government will endanger Israeli democracy
Panel of 3 judges reject appeal by prosecutors, find defendants did not act out of malice and believed they were facing an attacker who still posed danger
Outgoing judge compares rampant crime to a contagious disease, urges increased enforcement; was among judges who convicted former president Katsav of rape
Envoy to UN raises concern at UNSC, 83 Dems write to Blinken asking US to intervene after court okays plan to evict 1,300 Palestinians from Masafer Yatta to build IDF training zone
Bloc calls on Israel 'to cease demolitions and evictions in line with international law'; authorities raze residential building in East Jerusalem, saying owner lacked permits
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