No longer able to use 'reasonableness' doctrine, Yesh Atid and Movement for Quality Government accuse justice minister of abusing power, lacking authority to block appointments
Baharav-Miara backs petition by Movement for Quality Government seeking unprecedented judicial action against Basic Law passed in March keeping court from ordering PM's suspension
Supreme Court President Esther Hayut was in Germany leading delegation of judges, who are now returning early to Israel 'given the latest developments'
Some in ruling bloc stress need for broad agreement, others say government must advance rest of package; opposition fumes; group petitions to High Court against reasonableness law
Move comes cabinet instructs Gallant to order IDF not to enforce Haredi conscription until March 2024, by which time the government plans to have finalized new law
Far-right minister slams court, urges passing judicial overhaul ‘in its entirety’ as justices signal they’re seriously considering striking down legislation
Petitioners against legislation granting extended powers over the police to the national security minister argued it undermines the force's independence and threatens civil rights
Efi Nave says he will take case to Supreme Court, vows to run to regain his former post; lobby group urges Israel Bar Association to block his campaign
Judges accept attorney general's position, say PM must not be involved in legislation due to conflict of interest, but reject assertion he was in breach of court order
With coalition and opposition set to meet in Jerusalem for compromise talks, protesters call for bills to be completely thrown out rather than suspended
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