Yoav Dotan News Today

Legal analysts speculate that if Israel's Supreme Court does not intervene and annul the amendment, it risks legitimising the ruling government coalition's bid to upend the courts' standing further. 

The broadcast system in Israel certainly needs to be reformed in various ways, but Communications Minister Karhis proposals all include a political twist that transform reform into ruination.

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With National Unity MK making a tearful address to parliament and protesters amassed in Jerusalem, Knesset plows ahead with debate preceding final votes; faint hope of compromise

LEGAL AFFAIRS: Sunday is still many hours and minutes away, and Elbashan said that reaching a compromise is still a possibility.

At its heart is the question of when the Supreme Court can “reasonably” overrule the government | Middle East & Africa

The conservative Supreme Court justice has strongly criticized the doctrine's use to test politicians' decisions, but whether he'd support the current legislation is not clear-cut

Police arrest dozens in Tel Aviv as demonstrators mass at Ben Gurion Airport and in Jerusalem against gov’t legislation.

1st of 3 floor votes expected Monday afternoon, advancing bill to protect elected officials from judicial scrutiny; mass protests planned for Tuesday by anti-overhaul activists

Proponents of limiting the courts' use of the ‘reasonableness’ measure say it has hitherto enabled rule by judiciary; opponents say it's a vital bulwark against government abuse