Walla and Channel 13 news also report justices urged sides to reach plea bargain 'for the sake of the country'

Hours after Knesset amends Basic Law to enable Shas leader's appointment despite suspended sentence, lobby group obtains court order requiring incoming government to explain move

Baharav-Miara says panel should rule on matter of moral turpitude, rejects argument from Shas and Likud that law only applies to custodial sentences, not suspended

Proposal seeks to amend current law, which imposes seven-year time out; coalition not united around legislation

Movement for Quality Government says Shas leader's vow to return to Knesset, and appointment as parliamentary adviser, constitutes breach of agreement

Following plea deal, Shas leader plans to remain active in steering the Knesset’s intricate political life, with the exception of casting votes, says party source

Justices dismiss demand that the state include clause in plea bargain that would bar the former minister and ex-con from returning to public office for seven years

Prime minister tells cabinet that coalition is' working quietly and effectively'; ex-Supreme Court chief supports deal, says it would be good for the justice system

Sides weighing compromise on key sticking point, Channel 13 reports, as the former Israeli leader is said to move toward backing proposed agreement

Aharon Barak confirms earlier reports that figures close to the former premier convinced him to speak with Avichai Mandelblit; he stresses deal must include 'moral turpitude'