'People must take to the streets before democracy destroyed,' Lapid urges; Bar Association head warns 'we will all the pay the price' if checks and balances not maintained

Legislation would reportedly elevate decisions of elected officials above those of the court and protect PM from prosecution

Culture minister reportedly not invited to final of the competition due to take place May 18 in Tel Aviv

No legal impediment to Natan Eshel participating in negotiations, says deputy AG, after women's groups say it's 'spitting in the faces of women'

No agreement reached on ultra-Orthodox enlistment; Netanyahu associate previously embroiled in sexual misconduct scandal allowed to join talks

Amid coalition talks, senior far-right MK says he 'wouldn't even consider' Housing Ministry, which Netanyahu reportedly planned to offer

Unnamed sources said to caution that potential justice ministers will 'destroy' court, raise alarm over fears new public security minister will allow Jewish rituals on Temple Mount

Reports indicate PM favoring two hardliners for key post amid calls to limit court's ability to overturn Knesset legislation, all in shadow of his impending graft indictments

Comments apparently directed at speculation that prosecutors could seek stiffer penalty for PM on corruption charges if he appoints Supreme Court critic as justice minister