Justice minister quoted telling associates that without progress on halted legislation, 'what reason do I have to be in the government?' as compromise talks show little progress

State witness Ari Harow tells court PM asked him to set up meetings with Arnon Mozes in bid to get favorable coverage in exchange for a law that would hobble a competing paper

Head of Arab party says justice minister has sought his backing for controversial legislation, but reiterates he would 'never support things that will harm the democratic model'

Justice minister said offering Arab leader funds for communities; Abbas not ruling out cooperation but wants meaningful action on crime and an end to delegitimization of his party

Organizers say they will block highways and intersections around the country. 'Life cannot continue as normal,' says one protest leader

State Department dismisses accusations from justice minister, who said that statements from Biden officials prove administration is in sync with activists against judicial shakeup

Report says justice minister intends to leave the seats empty until appointment system is changed if no agreement is reached with outgoing chief justice

In closed-door remarks, justice minister clarifies he believes remarks by American officials are genuine; adds he's at a disadvantage due to alleged media support for judiciary

President says his office is engaged in 'ceaseless effort' to reach a broad consensus on judicial overhaul, but such a goal requires 'everyone to to behave in moderation'

Religious Zionism's Simcha Rothman warns coalition's survival dependent on passing plan to weaken judiciary; unnamed Likud officials attack Levin as 'snake' trying to replace PM