Jacob Magid discusses Washington's reaction to judicial overhaul, new US embassy chief and visa waiver as health editor Renee Ghert-Zand looks at MD protests and PM's health

Reasonableness is the 'first step' in the government's campaign to change judicial power, and perhaps its mildest; markets, international allies express discomfort

Proposal argues attorney general faces conflict of interest when called upon to investigate cabinet members; ruling faction quickly says it’s ‘not on the agenda’

In direct appeal, TASE CEO Ittai Ben-Zeev urges prime minister and finance minister not to dismiss credit-rating agency's warnings and seek to regain trust to avert a downgrade

President says he's 'deeply disappointed' by failure to reach compromise but will press efforts to bridge gaps; coalition whip calls his comments 'unfortunate'

Ambassador Cai Run gifts PM with autographed copy of Chinese president's book; the two leaders are set to meet later in the year

Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren on Moody's report, AG Gali Baharav-Miara's High Court petition; military reporter Emanuel Fabian on how Israel's enemies view reservists' refusal

MK Eisenkot says Gallant should've stepped down before vote, reservists must 'show more responsibility' than coalition; Shas newspaper calls for agreement on future judicial bills

Iddo Netanyahu claims US president unfamiliar with Israeli legislation after White House criticizes Knesset's partisan approval of 'reasonableness' law; later walks back comments

Baharav-Miara backs petition by Movement for Quality Government seeking unprecedented judicial action against Basic Law passed in March keeping court from ordering PM's suspension