Justice minister quoted telling associates that without progress on halted legislation, 'what reason do I have to be in the government?' as compromise talks show little progress

PM, finance minister vow upcoming budget will 'strengthen economy' as senior Treasury official warns planned funds for ultra-Orthodox will have grave consequences

Hundreds at Tel Aviv march, 5,000 attend rally in Haifa, as main organizers cancel events in center and south of country on fifth day of conflict with Islamic Jihad

Former finance minister says negotiations serve Netanyahu's efforts to pass budget, dent international opposition to his efforts to neuter the judiciary

Organizers call on opposition to end participation in compromise talks, calling them a 'plot' by Netanyahu to stall for time; negotiations said deadlocked over selection of judges

Demonstrations against Haredi military exemptions, religious and gender inequality were an effort to restore momentum of anti-overhaul movement, but public's response was muted

Organizers say they will block highways and intersections around the country. 'Life cannot continue as normal,' says one protest leader

State Department dismisses accusations from justice minister, who said that statements from Biden officials prove administration is in sync with activists against judicial shakeup

In closed-door remarks, justice minister clarifies he believes remarks by American officials are genuine; adds he's at a disadvantage due to alleged media support for judiciary

President says his office is engaged in 'ceaseless effort' to reach a broad consensus on judicial overhaul, but such a goal requires 'everyone to to behave in moderation'