Reports say PM has met minister several times in recent days to urge overhaul deal; Levin said enthusiastic about one proposal by former justice minister and a retired general

As Herzog works tirelessly to negotiate agreement, office claims draft is just one of a number of floated proposals; Bennett praises it, while left and right lawmakers fume

Lapid, Gantz swiftly reject negotiations initially proposed by business groups, noting government refusal to freeze legislative push; override bill advances out of committee

Plan will give politicians the power to appoint judges, block courts from reviewing almost all legislation and ministerial appointments; coalition wants to complete within a month

Unnamed officials said to hold meetings with PM; justice minister reportedly tells party officials halting process will 'disappoint coalition partners,' lead to government's fall

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'

Taking questions from public, Yariv Levin says overhaul he is advancing will create a more diverse panel of judges, asserts Knesset will maintain minorities' rights

The coalition argues that Israel's judges should reflect the will of the elected majority; critics counter that the courts must serve as a check on executive power, not a mirror

Posters supporting Yariv Levin and Simcha Rothman are vandalized, as right-wing strategist behind campaign slams 'incitement by extreme left'

Opposition calls idea 'spin' and 'tricks,' arguing that legislation handing government control of Judicial Selection Committee undercuts judicial independence regardless