Proposal clears with 63 votes in favor to 55 against; Lapid: 'A happy day for criminals'; Likud MK claims law 'will strengthen the standing of the judicial branch'
Justice Minister Levin to take part in meeting, during which participants will reportedly mull unilateral moderation of bill to give ruling majority control over selecting judges
After meeting, Lapid, Gantz, Liberman and Michaeli reiterate no talks while government pushes ahead with legislation, call to formulate a 'balanced' constitution
Proposals made by ex-justice minister Friedmann and others moderate plans to take control over judicial appointments and to radically restrict judicial review by High Court