Rothman says nixing court review of decisions by elected officials is 'democratic;' legal adviser warns bill is 'too broad' and opposition says it's a pathway to 'corruption'

Panel headed by far-right MK Rothman will discuss curtailing court's ability to invalidate decisions made by PM, ministers, cabinet, elected officials

After judges in Netanyahu trial reportedly warn prosecutors over strength of accusation, politicians say it shows dangers of allowing a state body to act without oversight

MK Simcha Rothman compared rioters in Turmus Ayya to demonstrators against judicial overhaul

Amendment to Basic Law barring use of 'reasonableness' expected to come before panel on Wednesday; MK Gideon Sa'ar calls wording 'very, very extreme and very, very dangerous'

White House reiterates importance of 'broadest possible base of popular support' for judicial reforms as bill shackling court on 'reasonableness' doctrine heads to committee

Hecklers chant 'democracy,' 'shame' and 'criminal' at book signing of MK Simcha Rothman who retorts that 'Haters of democracy are scared of books'

Non-binding measure says investigation should answer 'a number of major questions' over force's alleged illicit hacking of citizens' phones

TV report says Foreign Ministry investigating claims diplomat told community figures to avoid far-right minister, or at least protest overhaul; Rothman: recall envoy and fire staff

After US vice president speaks up for independent judiciary, Eli Cohen says he believes she hasn't read proposal, later stresses 'deep respect' for her and Washington