The conservative Supreme Court justice has strongly criticized the doctrine's use to test politicians' decisions, but whether he'd support the current legislation is not clear-cut

Netanyahu said to be determined to pass 'reasonableness' bill by end of the month but acknowledges that one thing that could prevent it would be security deterioration

Status took hold after gov't readied bill to control judge selections for last vote, advanced 'reasonableness' bill and bill to bar judges from scrapping Basic Laws, former AG says

Hours after first vote, Rothman reconvenes panel on bill to nix judicial oversight tool; claims it'll only apply to cabinet and ministers despite its mention of 'other officials'

Beset by protesters, and encouraged by Netanyahu, coalition pushes through legislation to cut judicial oversight over elected officials by vote of 64 to 56

Knesset speaker hails ushers, says he won't allow parliament to turn into oft-blocked Tel Aviv highway; Yesh Atid MKs found to be responsible for entry permits to protesters

Opposition leader says eliminating judicial reasonableness test would let government 'fire all the gatekeepers'; Smotrich says legislation cannot be halted for negotiations

Nir Barkat hopes negotiations can resume once the legislation clears its first reading Monday, charging that 'it was the opposition that left the room'

Big Shopping Centers had faced right-wing boycott threats and political pushback, with one MK vowing to use his immunity to physically prevent 'bunch of pigs' from closing stores

1st of 3 floor votes expected Monday afternoon, advancing bill to cover elected officials against judicial scrutiny; mass protests planned for Tuesday by anti-overhaul activists