Initial volley of judicial reform legislation expected to pass first of 3 plenum votes, as tens of thousands of protesters converge upon Knesset to voice opposition

Thousands assemble for rally in Jerusalem and at other locations; Netanyahu, Lapid assail demonstrators who barricaded home of Likud lawmaker

Tens of thousands expected to rally outside Knesset and other locations; organizers reportedly threaten to ramp up fight with first part of controversial plan poised to advance

Law, also blocking future entry into the country, garners rare support of 94 of the Knesset's 120 MKs; Arab MK: 'A populist, draconian law'

MK labels leftists the 'most violent, thuggish liars' in Israel, calls them out for 2005 Gaza Disengagement, which was implemented under then-Likud PM Ariel Sharon

Thousands marching in Tel Aviv ahead of expected main demonstration in Jerusalem, with police set to block roads around Knesset; trains added to bring protesters to capitol

Likud owes Knesset NIS 70 million, while Jewish Home and Meretz are unlikely to be able to pay back the tens of millions they owe after failing to enter parliament

Expansion of so-called Norwegian Law, which must pass two more plenum readings, expected to pave way for up to 20 extra lawmakers to enter the Knesset, ease Likud infighting

Knesset correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn on last-minute legislation ahead of Thursday's planned swearing-in; environment reporter Sue Surkes on revolutionized egg industry

Political correspondent Tal Schneider explains twisty timing for incoming coalition, talks Netanyahu trial; Israel Story founder Mishy Harmon on partnering with The Times of Israel