Crowd of over 10,000 that includes current and ex-MKs descends on Habima Square after Levin unveils far-reaching legal changes; some call Netanyahu 'dangerous, corrupt and racist'

Avi Himi accuses Justice Minister Levin of seeking to 'destroy democracy,' says his proposals will make Israel 'a dictatorship'; chair of Knesset law panel calls for AG to resign

Nearly two-thirds of respondents to TV survey say Shas chief, who was convicted for tax offenses last year, shouldn't serve in cabinet; 42% oppose Levin's proposed legal changes

Other top officials warn Levin's proposals are a threat to Israel; ex-AG: 'I don't know of anything in the literature that will enable such a country to be considered a democracy'

Biden officials recognize reforms will have major implications, including on Palestinian issue, but say they're trying to limit scope of what they speak out about

Opposition head defends weekend in Paris, saying he and his wife endured 'craziest year and a half of our lives' when he was FM and PM, but he'll be back Sunday to join fight

Sources close to Shas leader accuse justice minister of antagonizing court by announcing far-reaching reforms to undercut their power on eve of crucial hearing

National Unity leader says working together will ensure broad consensus on changes, warns government's current plans will leave Israel a 'hollow' democracy

As it faces proposals to curtail its powers, court to weigh in on Shas leader serving in office despite tax fraud conviction; AG has warned of 'severe damage to public trust'

Opposition vows to fight government's legislative proposals, which would drastically curb the authority of judges; Netanyahu allies hail moves as 'fixing' judicial system