President urges party leaders to establish negotiation teams for sessions at his residence; Gantz quickly answers call, reaches out to Netanyahu to thank him for halting overhaul

PM says he's pausing judicial revamp to avoid 'civil war,' asserts 'extreme minority tearing Israel to shreds'; opposition heads offer wary approval for talks, warn against bluff

At IDI conference, experts describe how 'constitutional capture' began with 'dismantlement of judicial independence'; ex-Irish justice minister urges halt to 'regressive' push

Report says Raphael Bitton is coalition's favorite to succeed Esther Hayut at helm of top court, a move that will first require passage of judicial appointments bill

Songs replaced speeches at an unusual rally focused on healing the deepening political and societal rift

What if the judicial overhaul is passed, the Supreme Court strikes it down, and the Knesset doesn’t abide by that decision? Who holds final authority - the court or the Knesset?

According to tweaked draft, coalition would choose the justices to fill the first two Supreme Court openings in each Knesset term, gain full authority over lower court appointments

Justice minister said to tell political confidants he believes halting legislation would give state prosecutors an opportunity to frame him on trumped-up charges

President says he accepts constructive criticism of his 'People's Framework' for judicial overhaul 'with love and great respect'

Lawsuit against Assuta Hospital to focus on malpractice, distress faced by family; Supreme Court ruled last week to halt genetic testing to find biological couple