Lapid says 'won't give up' after legislation that will curtain judges' oversight of politicians passes 1st reading; coalition celebrates 'a good start' to overhaul

Opposition leader says eliminating judicial reasonableness test would let government 'fire all the gatekeepers'; Smotrich says legislation cannot be halted for negotiations

Nir Barkat hopes negotiations can resume once the legislation clears its first reading Monday, charging that 'it was the opposition that left the room'

Lapid urges Histadrut labor federation to call general strike as overhaul opponents prepare to demonstrate Tuesday against coalition's renewed push to weaken judiciary

According to Channel 12, cops have agreed to demand that will also block such individuals from being interrogated under caution, in bid to encourage use of arms in an emergency

National security minister says terror incident 'proves importance' of public firearms; opposition leaders condemn attack, join praise for armed passerby who shot the terrorist

At weekly faction meetings, Lapid, Gantz call for government to halt renewed push to remake judiciary, as protesters mass at airport, Haifa port

Campaign hailed as 'justified' by opposition chief Lapid; Gantz: 'Responsible' steps will 'receive full support'; far-right ministers welcome IDF's incursion into West Bank city

Thousands expected to take part in demonstrations at terminals and convoys on roads to airfield, as police try to limit impact on travel hub

Organizers estimate some 150,000 at central rally in Tel Aviv as government advances legislative push; 2 arrested as demonstrators block city's main highway