Netanyahu says proposal 'perpetuates the existing situation'; ministers blast 'insult to intelligence'; opposition leaders offer cautious backing, pan government's quick rejection

Political writer Tal Schneider on bills' advances and the president's role as compromise-pusher; diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman looks at Saudi Arabia's agreement with Iran

Almog Cohen loses some parliamentary rights, but only for a few days; 2 Yesh Atid lawmakers also reprimanded for chaotic scenes amid judicial overhaul push

Plan will give politicians the power to appoint judges, block courts from reviewing almost all legislation and ministerial appointments; coalition wants to complete within a month

Knesset approves amendment for committee debate without objections; Labor MK who spearheaded bill thanks victim who recently shared story of abuse at hands of brother

PM cites bereaved mother's call for unity; Otzma Yehudit boycotts plenum session over coalition's West Bank policies, accusing Netanyahu, Gallant of 'tolerating' Palestinian terror

Singer and songwriter refers to MKs' behavior in parliament, highlights incident this week where far-right MK made racist comments about opposition lawmakers

Demonstrators respond as Netanyahu says he wants to 'punch' those opposed to judicial overhaul; Tel Aviv again to be the focus of 8th week of mass protests

Otzma Yehudit's Almog Cohen films himself making racist comments about Hadash-Ta'al MKs during plenum session, saying people should 'talk to them in a language they understand'

After day of fiery protests and warring speeches, vote marks major step en route to government control of judge selection, and the limiting of High Court's capacity to review laws