Otzma Yehudit MK would make 6 of the 9 Judicial Selection Committee members political appointees, nixing Israel Bar Association panelists

Gali Baharav-Miara says judiciary will treat incoming government the same way as outgoing leadership; state prosecutor raps potential efforts to curb his office's powers

Incoming MK Amichay Eliyahu says the party will 'restore democracy' that has been 'seized by a small group of people' in the judicial system

Religious Zionism leader's legal reforms would abolish offense of 'fraud and breach of trust,' let MKs ignore High Court rulings on laws, give gov't control on selection of judges

Justice minister vows to torpedo proposal, which he says will 'eliminate' the court's independence; warns a Netanyahu government will endanger Israeli democracy

Justice Minister Sa'ar says move aimed at shoring up trust in judicial system; Justice Uzi Vogelman appointed as court's deputy president

Justice Minister Sa'ar says move will 'strengthen our justice system and its ability to cope with challenges'

Members of Judicial Selection Committee have until the end of next week to submit new names for consideration to fill vacancies in top court

In rare move, Tel Aviv District Court Judge Shaul Shohat will serve a 6-month term on the high court while members of the Judicial Selection Committee continue to battle it out

Justice minister says he won't accept a compromise 'at any price,' as panel members unable to agree on four new Supreme Court judges due to political leanings