National Unity leader slams justice minister for 'inciting and lying' against top court by claiming it protects rapists and terrorists' families

In many respects, Thursday's mass demonstration was one against the premier; any attempt to construct a more moderate overhaul proposal will be tortuous for Likud

In wide-ranging discussion with CBS, premier concedes neither court nor parliament can maintain blanket control over other; insists Israel to remain 'boisterous, vibrant democracy'

In TV interview blitz ahead of Memorial Day, president expresses hope ongoing compromise talks on judicial overhaul will bear fruit

Protesters say they're responding to former Supreme Court president's own call for further marches against government plan to neuter the judiciary

Senior official in company says strong and independent judiciary is crucial everywhere, but in particular in Israel, where legislature is under control of the executive branch

Centrist party says it'll push entrenchment of Declaration of Independence; MK Rothman says he opposes vetoes over judge selection, though current bill gives government this power

Report says government intends to put forth most hardline version of bill that's part of overhaul effort; Lapid: If true, 'the coalition doesn't want dialogue or negotiation'

Opposition party says it joined negotiations despite ‘great skepticism’ but there's ‘no point in continuing’; report claims potential compromise on makeup of judge selection panel

Sources claim agency 'affected by the atmosphere, friends in Israel are telling them tales'; Netanyahu, Smotrich in statement: ‘With God’s help’ economy will remain strong