Chairman of Knesset Constitution Committee argues speech given by Hayut criticizing plans to limit use of reasonableness standard demonstrates her bias on the issue

With Esther Hayut set to retire, Isaac Amit up next for the role and Yosef Elron jockeying for the job, law that would make bench assignments automated said being weighed anew

Judge nevertheless says activists should refrain from protesting when lawmaker's children are around during family vacation, and must not take any photos or videos of minors

Far-right MK demands closing of WhatsApp groups for activists 'spying' on him as they search for him during his vacation; Yair Netanyahu files similar request against pursuer

Kohelet think tank, which played key role in developing overhaul plans, distributes volume by former researcher in move that judiciary suspects is meant to influence judges

In latest breakaway from Kohelet, US billionaire Arthur Dantchik urges unity 'to preserve democracy'; anti-overhaul activist hangs posters near Minister Silman's plane seat

Religious hardliners are among critics of the bill, which many see as part of a pact benefiting Shas and the Chief Rabbinate

With National Unity MK making a tearful address to parliament and protesters amassed in Jerusalem, Knesset plows ahead with debate preceding final votes

Coalition ministers set to join demonstration at Kaplan interchange, focal point of anti-overhaul protests; event to stress government's parliamentary majority

MKs' assistants launched a protest during a stormy vote on controversial 'reasonableness bill,' party head Michaeli defends their actions: 'We are all behind you'