Opposition politicians who could conceivably help extricate Israel from the potentially existential crisis into which Netanyahu has plunged us know that he simply cannot be trusted

Israel has a third the European average of judges per capita, but up to twice as many cases being heard by the courts

Up to his neck in trouble, the premier would be thrilled to compromise on the judiciary makeover, but those he needs behind him see little reason to help him out

Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman reviews FM Cohen's Bahrain trip and Tom Friedman's critique; legal affairs reporter Jeremy Sharon summarizes the AG-justice minister conflict

Lack of clear coalition support imperils proposal, which as reported hands coalition a minimal win in exchange for freezing changes to Judicial Selection Committee for 18 months

Justice minister says Netanyahu has not changed his position on plan to weaken legal system; president calls on sides to 'look reality in the eye' and come to an agreement

Baharav-Miara again opposes government on contentious issue involving the judiciary, says letting justice minister not convene committee gives him veto over judicial appointments

PM is riding the widespread outrage over migrant violence in Tel Aviv to patch up his image and apparently turning his back on the judicial overhaul to win a coveted Biden sit-down

Political correspondent Tal Schneider on attorney general's stances, what PM & FM aim to accomplish on overseas trips; religion reporter Canaan Lidor spends a day in south Tel Aviv

President hails 'moment of power' as citizens gain understanding of how judiciary shapes character of state; IDF's top lawyer: Supreme Court plays vital role in bolstering military