The firing of Defense Minister Gallant brings to a climax an astonishingly fast and wholly self-inflicted collapse of the Israeli right

While backing Gallant's call to pause government's plans, Likud MK won't confirm how he would potentially vote; says he believes Haredi parties understand need for compromise

Though no one in Netanyahu's party will vote against the bills, many are uncomfortable with them, and the cracks are beginning to show

Under Netanyahu, Likud transformed from a raucous party proud of its internal democracy into a monolith without debate or dissent. That change shapes the fight over the judiciary

Rallies held near homes of Yuli Edelstein, Yoav Gallant; some activists berate Nir Barkat at Haifa restaurant, with one warning 'we won’t give you a minute of rest'

Under Shlomo Karhi's proposal, TV stations would no longer need a license to broadcast news, dozens of radio frequencies would be stripped from public broadcasters

New images show Yariv Levin, other senior members of ruling party at home of Rafi Chaim-Kedoshim, a prominent figure in Likud's Herzliya branch who has served 4 jail terms

Nir Barkat backs changes to judicial appointments but says to avoid 'chaos,' court should not be defied if it blocks legislation; Likud: 'An absurd discussion'

Eliyahu Revivo suggests a political appointee as key body's chair instead of a Supreme Court justice; backtracks after strong rebuke, including from coalition

Voters divided on if security forces should take orders from coalition or judges in a showdown; government would lose majority if new elections held, survey finds