Under revolutionary legislation submitted by the Likud-led opposition, the process of choosing our justices would be even more politicized than the US system, with fewer safeguards

Bill would put appointment of justices in top court under government and Knesset control; unlikely to pass this Knesset; seen as an advertisement for return of right-wing coalition

Veteran attorney, IDF's first-ever openly gay major general, dealt with a number of high-profile cases during tenure, most notably the so-called Elor Azaria affair

On 1st anniversary of taking power, PM says ruling bloc members ‘haven’t internalized’ importance of the hour; Netanyahu claims premier fighting for his job, not the country

Lawmaker charges that Arab MKs Ghanaim, Zoabi held coalition hostage; says he'll vote against Knesset dispersal and work to form alternative government with 'patriotic spirit'

Justice minister vows to torpedo proposal, which he says will 'eliminate' the court's independence; warns a Netanyahu government will endanger Israeli democracy

Political correspondent Tal Schneider shares an interview with New Hope head Gideon Sa'ar; military correspondent Emanuel Fabian on Israel's chances in an emergency

New Hope leader thinks other party heads in flailing coalition should start cracking the whip with rebel MKs; dismisses idea that only its left wing is being required to compromise

PM, Yamina's Orbach meet again; Sa'ar advances contentious settler law bill; Meretz leadership to discuss rebel MK Rinawie Zoabi; Ra'am seems to prep for wayward MK Ghanaim's exit

Justice minister quotes Abraham Lincoln on governing despite being a lame duck, says vote losses will have 'severe consequences'; Shaked said to press Orbach to remain in Yamina