Cabinet secretary says coalition will seek to bring opposition on board; if ruling bloc doesn't succeed, it'll split panel evenly with each bloc making up half the representatives

Cabinet secretary says legislation will be passed as a basic law, which he claims will make it 'immune to judicial review'

Opposition leaders say they demand functioning judge selection panel if talks are to continue; Netanyahu accuses them of looking for an excuse to halt the process

With no agreement yet over judicial overhaul, justice minister will almost certainly not convene the committee despite the pending retirement of Supreme Court President Hayut

Legal officials say there's obstacle to approving appointment of Miri Regev confidant; former Levin adviser with no legal qualifications okayed as Justice Ministry director general

Shelley served as ambassador to Brazil in 2017-2021, was mocked for altering photo of lobster during meal with Bolsonaro; US-born Fuchs called Netanyahu trial 'made-up'