During the vote, plenum was split, with 61 voting in favor of the measure, and 52 against; if passed, parliamentarians will be able to add an override clause to immunize specific laws from judicial review

Amid efforts to reach a compromise on the judicial overhaul, the president emphasizes that 'what's important to remember is that all sides in this deep conflict are looking out for the state'

Shimon Hayut, known as Simon Leviev, set to be charged over allegations that he had a business dispute with a former work partner in 2017; he rose to prominence after Netflix doc that accused him of defrauding women

One of the authors of the proposal says he recognizes 'need' for 'a major reform,' but a compromise is needed to prevent 'constitutional chaos'; compromise includes increasing majority needed in Knesset to approve Basic Laws

In a letter addressed to German and UK envoys, some 1,000 prominent Israeli figures say that Israel is in the midst of the most severe crisis in its history, and that Netanyahu is trying to turn the country into a 'theocratic dictatorship'

State Comptroller report reiterates past warnings which paint bleak picture of years-long neglect and persistent lack of earthquake preparedness, especially in cities situated along shock-prone Great Valley Rift