Amid warnings by ultra-Orthodox parties that coalition will collapse without greater military exemptions for their community, reports signal growing pushback against divisive plan

Justice minister says Netanyahu has not changed his position on plan to weaken legal system; president calls on sides to 'look reality in the eye' and come to an agreement

Defense minister's remarks come after Likud’s Tally Gotliv accused military of 'working for terrorists'

PM pans Tally Gotliv's 'outrageous' claim, as Gallant demands apology, opposition aghast; she responds by railing at government's 'sycophantic' stance on security prisoners

Senior analyst Haviv Rettig-Gur predicts drama in the upcoming Knesset session, and political reporter Carrie Keller-Lynn considers NYC Mayor Eric Banks's recent visit to Israel

Sides reportedly agree to lower public profile of talks, but continue anonymous mudslinging in press, as Likud edgy about passing such unpopular legislation during overhaul

Rami Ben-Yehuda, who was charged for threatening lead prosecutor in PM's graft trial, denies any 'significance' to video sent by far-right leader

Military chief Herzi Halevi 'forcefully condemns' Avichay Buaron, who refuses to retract comments and says it's his right to criticize the Central Command head

Protest leaders dismiss suggestions by members of Netanyahu's party that they may not allow further legislation to advance without consensus: A 'smokescreen' meant to buy quiet

Legislation seen as potential attempt to bar Arab parties from running; MK asserts he submitted it only to expose hypocrisy of opposition, but has yet to withdraw it