PM hits back at civil society, professional, political critics who say judiciary shakeup is spooking investors, will hurt credit rating

Religious Zionism lawmaker officially in US for release of former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo's book, but will reportedly meet with American Jewish groups fearful of reforms

In petition to justices, Israeli Democracy Guard accuses PM of pursuing judicial overhaul plan with the sole purpose of 'escaping prosecution' in ongoing criminal trial

The president warned that Israelis are facing a struggle 'that could consume us all'; with the Netanyahu coalition determined to remake the country, he will have to take a stand

President acknowledges 'deep concerns' if reforms are rushed through Knesset without consultation, says he sees 'signs of goodwill' amid efforts to find compromise

Gali Baharav-Miara's response comes days after reports she held talks on ordering PM to take leave of absence over conflict of interest with judicial overhaul and corruption trial

Top academics say coalition's plans will cause 'fatal damage' to country's education, urges informed public dialogue on proposals to overhaul courts

Daily's editors argue Israel's top court is less restrained than American counterpart, reforms are not 'antidemocratic,' and voters approved Shas leader despite criminal past

Hayut may retire a year before term is up; Likud MK Gottlieb urges her to 'quit now already' in response to report, but judge's office denies comments

Petitioners say they represent views from across political spectrum, predict flight of foreign investments, Israel's OECD membership may be jeopardized