Times of Israel editor David Horovitz discusses Herzog's proposal for judicial reform and Diaspora affairs reporter Judah Ari Gross describes earthquake rescue mission in Turkey

As debate begins, MK Rothman indicates willingness to talk, says gaps between two sides not insurmountable; lawmakers oppose measures with protest song, cries of 'Shame!'

Justice minister rejects pausing legal overhaul to allow for negotiations, says they can be held as bills advance; opposition welcomes president's offer as 'fair basis for talks'

President says current plan would have 'negative impact on Israel's democratic foundations'; floats 5 principles as basis for reform, pleads with government to delay legislation

Emanuel Fabian on West Bank shooting of Palestinian; Lazar Berman on Turkish president's performance during the disaster as elections loom, plus -- the Super Bowl's 'Jangle'

Rothman, an architect of the controversial judicial overhaul, slams warning that opposition to the move 'will end in violence,' calls Mandelblit 'a disgrace'

In this second episode of What Matters Now, we speak with the legislator who has written the bills for the proposed judicial overhaul and hear why he thinks they're not so radical

MK Rothman's Basic Law would impose severe restrictions on the High Court's ability to invalidate legislation, allowing laws to be passed with total immunity from judicial review

Constitution Committee chair dismisses substantive changes proposed by the panel's legal adviser; bill focuses on judge appointments and curbs on court's power

Opposition MK Kariv calls for strike to protest swift advancement of contentious legal reforms; Jewish Agency head Sharansky warns of 'demagoguery,' erosion of human rights