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Ahead of constitutional showdown, Amir Ohana claims justices have no power to ‘make a decision instead of elected officials,’ warns such a ruling may ‘plunge us into the abyss’

Justice minister says Netanyahu has not changed his position on plan to weaken legal system; president calls on sides to 'look reality in the eye' and come to an agreement

Source in PM's office denies any agreement has been reached to 'soften' reasonableness law and freeze bills, while reports say Netanyahu seeks deal before he meets Biden this month

Likud and Yesh Atid MK say no deal, but leave door open to possible agreement as Gantz stays mum hours after boosting talks; smaller parties across spectrum rebuff compromise

Protest leaders cite efforts by education minister to fire Yad Vashem head; announce mass marches in north, south of country

Some 100,000 protest against government in Tel Aviv after day of migrant rioting in city; attendees urged to donate blood to the injured

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As Israel's Top Courts Prepares to Hear Petitions on the 'Reasonableness Standard' Later in September, Tens of Thousands Are Expected to Protest Netanyahu's Judicial Overhaul. Demonstrations Will Take Place Across the Country, With the Main Event Scheduled for Tel Aviv's Kaplan Street.

Appointing judges on behalf of the delusional reform laws (225 laws in total – for those interested) will turn us into a fully-fledged dictatorship.

(JNS) — In the event of a constitutional crisis, the Israel Police will be on the side of “law and justice,” Police Commissioner Yaakov