Panel okays coalition legislation, set to be approved by plenum within 2 weeks; Arab MK Tibi says measure singles out Arabs; Likud MK retorts: 'I prefer Jewish murderers'

Far-right MK Simcha Rothman, a vocal proponent of curbing judicial authority, argues laws can't be imbued with quasi-constitutional status without consent of citizens

Lawmakers accuse Netanyahu of doing whatever he wants, a day before swearing-in ceremony; one chides incoming PM: 'Don't interrupt me, let me speak!'

Smotrich, Likud MK say harassment allegations against investigators bolster their argument for limiting authority of law enforcement

Netanyahu's party to form 2 Knesset committees aimed at fast-tracking controversial legislative blitz to let convicted Deri be minister, hand far-right ministers wider powers

Netanyahu's party to propose deporting terrorists' families, jail terms for flying the Palestinian flag or burning Israel's, stripping citizenship for demonstrating during war

After prime minister makes cryptic remark during Likud faction meeting, two right-wing parties of emerging government dismiss notion he will vacate office

Ahead of elections committee debate on petition to ban her from running in election, Joint List lawmaker maintains her comments do not incite violence against Israeli troops

With Likud already behind measure, majority in Central Elections Committee will support petition against Heba Yazbak from running in elections due to her alleged support of terror

Judges accept Netanyahu's appeal to forgo a vote on Knesset roster for upcoming elections, block measure that would make it easier for party members to cast their ballot