Iddo Netanyahu claims US president unfamiliar with Israeli legislation after White House criticizes Knesset's partisan approval of 'reasonableness' law; later walks back comments

Expert calls rallies sparked by passage of controversial bill 'most widespread, significant democratic awakening' in country's history, with more labor strikes threatened

Military's 'competence' could be damaged if troops continue to suspend volunteer duty to protest government; IDF chief appeals for unity, tells reservists: we need you

Morgan Stanley cuts Israel sovereign credit to 'dislike stance'; Citi cautions investors about 'constitutional crisis' scenario over legislation approved despite lack of consensus

No longer able to use 'reasonableness' doctrine, Yesh Atid and Movement for Quality Government accuse justice minister of abusing power, lacking authority to block appointments

IMA says it disagrees with decision but will honor it after Health Minister Arbel requests injunction to end wildcat action; more strikes threatened

Baharav-Miara backs petition by Movement for Quality Government seeking unprecedented judicial action against Basic Law passed in March keeping court from ordering PM's suspension

The coalition's brutal bid to neuter the courts and legislate Israel away from a democratic, liberal Jewish ethos may yet prove its downfall. Meantime, non-violent protests are key

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Legislation seeks to equate Torah study and military service, leading opposition to rage against proposal and Netanyahu's party to deny it will be advancing to a vote