Demonstrations planned for airport, Knesset, US consulate in Tel Aviv, as organizers vow to 'escalate the struggle' after coalition passes 'reasonableness' bill in its 1st reading

Lapid says 'won't give up' after legislation that will curtain judges' oversight of politicians passes 1st reading; coalition celebrates 'a good start' to overhaul

Beset by protesters, and encouraged by Netanyahu, coalition pushes through legislation to cut judicial oversight over elected officials by vote of 64 to 56

Knesset speaker hails ushers, says he won't allow parliament to turn into oft-blocked Tel Aviv highway; Yesh Atid MKs found to be responsible for entry permits to protesters

In interview with Wall Street Journal, departing US envoy says he told Netanyahu to 'tap the brakes, slow down' efforts to remake judiciary, and to seek broad consensus

BoI Gov. Amir Yaron calls on lawmakers to ensure legislative changes will be carried out in broad agreement, and will uphold the strength and independence of institutions

Opposition leader says eliminating judicial reasonableness test would let government 'fire all the gatekeepers'; Smotrich says legislation cannot be halted for negotiations

Nir Barkat hopes negotiations can resume once the legislation clears its first reading Monday, charging that 'it was the opposition that left the room'

Far-right takes Netanyahu captive, tells him future of right-wing depends on passing 'reasonableness' law; anonymous minister voices misgivings about bashing of judicial officials

Only a government bent on doing the unreasonable would move to ensure that the justices cannot defend against it