Election scheduled for almost the maximum 30 days after failed June 14 vote; far-right MK Kroizer expected to nab coalition seat, but unclear if Levin will even convene committee

As some 100,000 demonstrate in Tel Aviv and thousands protest elsewhere, leaders maintain dark forces continue to threaten Israel's democracy

Victorious candidate says his election will go down as 'an important chapter in the history of Israeli democracy'

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

Netanyahu tells ministers that overhaul architect's proposal to restructure Judicial Selection Committee won't be revived, says other parts of package will be advanced instead

Tally Gotliv lashes out at PM and party leader after report reveals that he blames her for preventing his plan to restructure the Judicial Selection Committee

Addressing cabinet meeting, prime minister accuses Lapid and Gantz of 'playing a game' and seeking to 'waste time' by freezing negotiations

Ahead of politically charged election this week for new Israel Bar Association head, interim chief warns protesters of attempt to 'destroy independence of the judicial system'

Yisrael Beytenu head again claims his fellow opposition chiefs have cut deal with PM and Aryeh Deri that would return the latter to cabinet after court ruled he can't be a minister

Netanyahu said making efforts to resume negotiations with opposition, as one ally warns that if reforms wither, ministers could quit en masse