For 4th week in a row, panel postpones decision on legislation that would let far-right police minister wield administrative detention authority; no new discussion date set
Itzik Zarka, who has close ties with senior politicians including Netanyahu, calls demonstrators 'Ashkenazim, traitors, whores, cancer'; is condemned by ruling party members
MK Yitzhak Kroizer joins opposition MK on 9-member committee, but justice minister has hinted he won't convene it; Lapid: If panel doesn't meet soon, we'll petition High Court
Lapid says 'won't give up' after legislation that will curtain judges' oversight of politicians passes 1st reading; coalition celebrates 'a good start' to overhaul
Beset by protesters, and encouraged by Netanyahu, coalition pushes through legislation to cut judicial oversight over elected officials by vote of 64 to 56
Far-right takes Netanyahu captive, tells him future of right-wing depends on passing 'reasonableness' law; anonymous minister voices misgivings about bashing of judicial officials
Gali Baharav-Miara spars with ministers in hours-long, raucous discussion about overhaul protests and cabinet members' accusations of a too-soft approach by law enforcement
In unusual move, all top Justice Ministry officials to attend meeting amid concerns of government pressure on police, legal system to suppress anti-overhaul rallies on its behalf
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