Support within the IBA's National Council could lend Justice Minister Yariv Levin enough power to remake the Israeli judiciary without the need to pass contentious legislation

Arye Naor says former Likud leader planted concepts now being undone by government in his attorney general Aharon Barak, who was also given larger role to scrutinize decisions

Opponents of the legislation argue it violates key principles underpinning Israel's democratic character, opening the window for the High Court to invalidate the law

Constitution committee will hold back-to-back hearings ahead of likely final votes next week, while bills to help PM and Shas chief with legal problems will also be advanced

TV network says aim would be to pass core part of radical reform, while trying to sap energy from protests by delaying certain other elements

Levin's office denies TV report on idea to slightly reduce the coalition's hold on judicial appointments; other reports cite possible amending of the High Court override clause

Constitution committee chair Rothman suggests less restrictive 'soft' review, as opposition MK Kariv says combined forms of review may be acceptable