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Organizers urge opposition politicians to abandon compromise talks, calling them a 'plot' by Netanyahu to stall for time; negotiations said deadlocked over selection of judges

The Senate approved former Sens. Paul Doyle, a Democrat, and Jason Welch, a Republican, to serve as Superior Court judges.

Connecticut senators voted on Wednesday to advance the judicial nominations of two former legislators who opposed the passage of a landmark 2011 law prohibiting discrimination based on one’s gender identity.  Although a few senators expressed concern about the nominees’ voting history, the Senate overwhelmingly approved former Sens. Paul Doyle, a Democrat, and Jason Welch, a Republican, to serve as Superior Court judges, moving their nominations to the House for another vote.

Demonstrations against Haredi military exemptions, religious and gender inequality were an effort to restore momentum of anti-overhaul movement, but public's response was muted

The procedure is applied in situations where the court has ruled that there has been a violation of a law, the court explained.

Chances of compromise on judicial reform would rise if negotiations were held solely with the National Unity Party, Likud officials say.

LEGAL AFFAIRS: Consulting with Israel's legal professionals has exposed major issues that have plagued the Israeli public since the state was founded.

Many of the Knesset's committees will focus during the coming weeks on passing the budget law. But what else will be in the spotlight?

Demonstration was in response to mass protests against reform driven by government

In ToI interview, Eli Cohen talks up Israel’s recent diplomatic achievements, defends Azerbaijan arms sales, and says he wants another year in office despite deal with Israel Katz