Plan will give politicians the power to appoint judges, block courts from reviewing almost all legislation and ministerial appointments; coalition wants to complete within a month

Opposition MKs boycott the final Constitution Committee vote at Knesset in protest at conduct of panel; Yisrael Beytenu MKs denounce legislation as a 'regime putsch'

Legal affairs reporter Jeremy Sharon updates us on Evyatar outpost and judicial reform as environmental reporter Sue Surkes looks at Jordan River rehabilitation

The coalition argues that Israel's judges should reflect the will of the elected majority; critics counter that the courts must serve as a check on executive power, not a mirror

Constitution committee chair Rothman suggests less restrictive 'soft' review, as opposition MK Kariv says combined forms of review may be acceptable

Posters supporting Yariv Levin and Simcha Rothman are vandalized, as right-wing strategist behind campaign slams 'incitement by extreme left'

Opposition calls idea 'spin' and 'tricks,' arguing that legislation handing government control of Judicial Selection Committee undercuts judicial independence regardless

Knesset panel to discuss bills letting MKs shield legislation from review, limit option of recusing PM; next plenum votes expected Wednesday, when protesters plan 'day of struggle'

Organizers claim 300k take part in demonstrations throughout Israel; ex-PM Barak warns of 'worst crisis since state’s formation,' says president must choose a side

Demonstrators respond as Netanyahu says he wants to 'punch' those opposed to judicial overhaul; Tel Aviv again to be the focus of 8th week of mass protests