Stricter regulations rise like a fog-covered beast out of the murk of a government meeting, while the erstwhile Knesset speaker leaves the future of Israel more shrouded than ever

With its executive in protracted transition, and its judiciary and legislature now deadlocked, Israel's governance has broken down... during the worst health crisis in memory

Likud MK quits rather than adhere to High Court order to hold vote on his replacement, says justices ‘undermining democracy’; move means vote on new speaker delayed to next week

Labor MK says former speaker is 'humiliating the Supreme Court'; Regev attacks Blue and White; Steinitz says disrespecting ruling 'could lead to anarchy'

Knesset legal adviser says Likud MK's resignation doesn't absolve him of having to call vote, Edelstein says he won't, plunging Israel into constitutional crisis

Dozens demonstrate against High Court's 'interference' after top legal body ordered speaker to hold vote on his replacement by Wednesday

After right-wing walkout on vote on crucial parliamentary committees, center and left MKs push ahead with creation of special panels

PM says differences small, urges Blue and White chief to meet him immediately to form coalition; Gantz insists on heading such a government

The justices have reminded the speaker 'the Knesset is sovereign.' That decision may mark a major defeat for Netanyahu today, but he could turn it to his advantage down the line

Members of Netanyahu's party lambaste High Court ruling ordering vote on new parliament speaker by Wednesday; some MKs urge defiance, others in Likud say decision must be respected