Hailing the right-wing demonstrators who support the judicial shakeup, Netanyahu says possible to reach broad consensus 'if there is goodwill on the other sides'

In letter to Netanyahu and Herzog signed by former judicial, political and business officials, they call for selection of judges to remain 'free of political pressure'

After skipping out first day of talks, Labor says it came to table to ensure 'the overthrow laws don't come back'; president also meets with representatives of Ra'am, Hadash-Ta'al

In just three months, Netanyahu has torn the country apart and is now alienating our most vital ally. There is a way out, but it would actually entail strengthening our democracy

Spokesman says dialogue held in a ‘positive atmosphere'; more opposition parties expected to join Wednesday; but protest leaders excoriate talks under current conditions

Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren and Knesset correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn delve into PM Benjamin Netanyahu's long game, and report on protests and steps toward negotiations

Fidaa Kiwan, originally sentenced to death after being caught with cocaine, has said she was set up; Emirati ruler grants pardon as gesture to Israeli president; she returns home

Dozens detained as nationwide rallies rage against judicial overhaul; Ayalon Highway blocked for hours; in lead-up to controversial Bnei Brak rally, president urges restraint

President wishes Muslim leaders 'peace, happiness and health' after finance minister sparks uproar by saying Palestinian people are 'an invention'

Those who know the prime minister well say he likes to take conflicts to the precipice before backing off; when it comes to the judicial overhaul, they're no longer optimistic