Opposition party proposes video calls or specially built booths in the plenum to allow Knesset votes to take place during the coronavirus pandemic

As court opens hearing on Knesset closure amid storm over democracy, Edelstein defends his action as only path out of political deadlock; Likud warns of 4th election if he's ousted

Former Shin Bet, Mossad heads and ex-Supreme Court deputy chief address Facebook event, urge Gantz to refrain from joining coalition led by Netanyahu over his indictments

Blue and White chief scorns Netanyahu's appeal for unity for coming amid ultimatums, attacks on democracy; Liberman urges Blue and White-Likud unity gov't, no matter who leads it

PM, other Likud ministers, reportedly argued that not extending limitations to parliament could endanger at-risk lawmakers, but AG ruled government has no authority over Knesset

Report says heated cabinet call saw some Likud members seek in vain to curb parliament's work; rivals claim government is preventing plenum from convening to block votes against PM

Life-changing moves to battle the virus are overseen by the admirably effective... and deeply mistrusted Netanyahu, who himself conflates national, political and personal interests

Especially in times of crisis and emergency, a functioning parliament is vital to the proper functioning of a democracy, Ariel University's Chen Friedberg says

'The Knesset isn't closed, our democracy isn't in danger,' parliament speaker insists, promising plenum would start work on Monday and saying alternative to unity is 'anarchy'

MK Avi Nissenkorn storms out of coronavirus briefing, says Knesset needs functioning committees to deal with crisis; Rivlin urges both sides not to hold Knesset 'hostage'