Head of the Knesset committee pushing through legislation cancels session in order to meet with president, but says he's unwilling to compromise on core parts of overhaul plan
Ex-premier supports Herzog, says solutions are possible, fears 'civil war over nothing'; slams legal efforts to force Netanyahu to take leave of absence due to conflict of interest
Opposition chief urges MKs from Netanyahu's Likud party not to back bill, while Gantz bashes coalition for pushing controversial shakeup plans as Israel faces 'security powder keg'
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'
Over 200 legal advisers from various institutions warn judicial shakeup will have 'unprecedented repercussions on Israel’s power and cohesion'; Lapid backs planned strike
'The State of Israel always stands ready to assist in every way possible,' says Herzog, as Foreign Ministry holds meeting on situation; Gallant notes experience of Israeli rescuers
Ze'ev Raz rescinds remarks implying Netanyahu's killing could be justified under Jewish religious edict if premier assumed dictatorial powers causing harm to others
Noting threats to attorney general amid increasingly heated national debate, opposition leader says some on right have 'lost sight of right and wrong. It's insanity'
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