Advocates for a High Court override say such a law is necessary to ensure the will of the majority is enforced; opponents argue the rights of minorities would be trampled

Likud party head also speaks to UAE president and Italy's new leader Meloni as he prepares to once again assume power

Yariv Levin tells president talks over reforms only valid if not being used as a delay tactic, as pre-ordained process kicks off ahead of Netanyahu being handed mandate Sunday

Tally Gotliv, aiming for chair of Knesset judicial committee, claims court has no authority to strike down legislation, echoing claims by others in presumptive coalition

Far-right anti-LGBT party said it would stay out and 'challenge the coalition from the right' after initially not being invited to sit down with Likud's Netanyahu

Incoming PM is also facing Smotrich's demand for the Finance Ministry; meanwhile, Likud MKs see their negotiating power for top jobs reduced, particularly Israel Katz

Extremist MK to meet Netanyahu Monday; Smotrich said to demand defense or finance portfolio; Likud MKs reportedly seeking law change to enable indicted Bitan to become minister

Talks underway even before Netanyahu formally given mandate; Religious Zionism MKs say 'won't enter the coalition without one another' as Smotrich meets with Likud leader alone

Danny Danon reportedly speaks with Tom Nides and vows to pass necessary legislation by early next year, after Likud foot-dragging on the bills in last Knesset

Firebrand MK says he will support fellow party lawmaker but continue to push for judicial reform; Netanyahu to begin coalition negotiation meetings in Jerusalem