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Soldiers are 'most important resource,' IDF chief says as haredi draft bill advances in Knesset
When ‘democracy’ becomes a disguise - opinion
Israel cannot afford Netanyahu’s capitulation to haredi demands - editorial
Israeli judicial reform bill will split into two, Yariv Levin confirms
The coalition will likely first focus on changing the makeup of the judicial appointments committee and limiting the High Court of Justice's power to strike down laws, according to a report.
Judicial reform change offers concession – here’s why critics rejected it
Former justice minister Gideon Sa'ar rejected the change, saying that "there is no fundamental change in MK Rothman's 'new' proposal.
Basic Law for basic laws: Solving Israel's judicial reform dispute - opinion
Such a plan to solve the judicial crisis seizes the moral high ground by creating a system that is not only just but simple and stable.
MKs clash over judge selection in law committee session
Committee chairman Simcha Rothman introduced an analysis that compared judicial review in other countries.
Gov't aims to reappoint disgraced Deri by amending Basic Law
The accompanying text that explains the law argues that the appointment and removal of ministers are at the "heart of democratic activity."
Gantz to Netanyahu: Form multi-party committee to debate judicial reform
Gantz's proposal came after Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced his plan for legal reform on Wednesday evening.
Deri's criminal offenses make minister appointment unreasonable - A-G
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara also referred to the legal process of allowing Deri's appointment as "changing the 'rules of the game.'"
Netanyahu supports cancelling law banning racists from Knesset
The new law that the Likud plans to bring will replace clause in Basic Law that bars racists and terrorists from running for office.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating
I shall be delighted to be able to admit in a year or so, that the pudding was not as bad as I feared, but I am skeptical.
President Herzog grants Netanyahu 10 more days to form coalition
Herzog awarded Netanyahu a ten-day extension to the initial 28 days, which expires on Sunday at midnight.
