Lapid says changes to judge selection panel are 'what they've planned from day 1'; Michaeli: 'There's no compromise here'; Sa'ar: Government 'hasn't learned anything' from protests
Party leaders say rest of legislative package to radically overhaul judiciary to wait until after recess, call on opposition to use time for 'negotiations'
Eliyahu Revivo suggests a political appointee as key body's chair instead of a Supreme Court justice; backtracks after strong rebuke, including from coalition
Under revised plan pitched by Rothman, government would choose first two Supreme Court justices in Knesset term, further appointments would need support of judge and opposition MK
Veteran MK says members won't debate matter at faction meetings due to leaked recordings, says justice minister yet to discuss watering down bills with him despite promising to
Justice Minister Levin to take part in meeting, during which participants will reportedly mull moderating bill that would give ruling majority control over selecting judges
Michael Vilensky said assassinated PM Rabin was a 'traitor,' expressed joy in watching cops beat Palestinians, supported coercive religious policies against women and more
The judicial reformers claim to want democracy, which requires compromise, which requires trust. Why, then, did they start with such an extreme version of their reform?
Coalition moves all key elements of judicial overhaul close to finish line as protests escalate; Herzog pledges to fight for a compromise, amid ongoing protest against reforms
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