Justice minister asserts his refusal to convene the key panel is intended to give negotiations with the opposition over the judicial overhaul a chance to succeed

Rothman came to insult the judges, the coalition's lawyer Bombach trashed the Declaration of Independence, and several on the bench intimated they may indeed intervene on Basic Law

At historic hearing, 15 judges fought for the institution that they represent and for Israeli democracy, leaving Netanyahu in no doubt of the direction this saga will take

An immediate constitutional crisis is unlikely, but no enduring reform or end to the impasse is possible without deep trust -- which no one in our system of government now enjoys

Legal reporter Jeremy Sharon breaks down arguments ahead of charged High Court hearing; Palestinian affairs reporter Gianluca Pacchiani on PA leader Abbas's antisemitic 'gaffes'

Netanyahu reportedly to announce 'unilateral softening' of overhaul in bid to head off confrontation with High Court and present an accomplishment ahead of US visit

Demonstrators try to block justice minister's car; large rally to be held later in the day outside Supreme Court ahead of Tuesday session on petitions against reasonableness law

Haaretz says it obtained document with terms reached by Netanyahu and president, including proposal for judicial reform legislation to require 80-MK majority for at least 15 months

Ahead of September 12 hearing on petitions, coalition submits response to court saying that it lacks statutory authority to strike down such quasi-consitutional legislation

Court administration rejects justice minister's request for Netanyahu to come, as prime ministers do not typically attend such events and because his trial judges will be there