Ahead of politically charged election this week for new Israel Bar Association head, interim chief warns protesters of attempt to 'destroy independence of the judicial system'

Rallies begin with minute of silence for Friday's terror victims; former defense minister Ya'alon calls on opposition not to compromise with Netanyahu on judicial legislation

Organizers say will be largest demonstrations to date; Tel Aviv event delayed so Sabbath-observers can join; Yuval Noah Harari, Tzipi Livni, daughter of spy Eli Cohen to speak

Premier's primetime address was initially set to include a commitment to pause legislative process for 10 days to allow for talks, per president's request; Likud: 'Fake news'

PA President Abbas announces death of one of the chief negotiators of the 1990s deals with Israel that created the Palestinian Authority

Protest leaders assert 145,000 in Tel Aviv, 83,000 in other cities; police allow demonstrators to march on Ayalon Highway

Both sides confirm meeting twice, though Esther Hayut says first sit-down was several weeks ago and not on eve of recent protest against planned shakeup that ex-minister addressed

Reporter Michael Horovitz on Saturday night's demonstration as military correspondent Emmanuel Fabian looks at Palestinian clashes and a message from outgoing IDF chief of staff

Crowd of over 10,000 that includes current and ex-MKs descends on Habima Square after Levin unveils far-reaching legal changes; some call Netanyahu 'dangerous, corrupt and racist'

Former justice minister under Netanyahu calls on center-left politicians to 'put differences aside' and battle new right-wing and religious coalition