As the changes head toward ratification, the protests have escalated, affecting the economy – the shekel has slipped – and extending to a threat by some military reservists not to heed call-up orders.
The national security minister says Gali Baharav-Miara is acting as the de facto opposition leader, having "automatically rejected any decision or bill backed by the government or those related to it."
Thousands take to the streets in "Day of National Disruption" for third week in a row. In Jerusalem, demonstrators drew a red streak on the streets leading to the Supreme Court and a small flotilla of boats was blocking the shipping lane off the coast of the northern city of Haifa.
Amir Yaron says that in Israel and globally, "we are seeing stickiness of inflation", particularly in services. So we are determined absolutely determined to bring inflation back down to its target."
Bills include the override clause, which would permit the Knesset to re-legislate laws struck down by the Supreme Court as "unconstitutional."
The Zionist Organization of America and Orthodox Union are the only Jewish organizations to publicly confirm they will meet Bezalel Smotrich.
Parents and children demonstrated across the country ahead of school drop off and some protesters barricaded the offices of a conservative think tank helping to spearhead the judicial changes.
Justices rejects state's appeal against civil marriages performed online through the US state of Utah, which became popular in 2020 during the pandemic. Decision draws both praise and criticism, with opponents saying it will "erase the Jewish identity of the state."
A beloved holiday, Purim is celebrated with costumes, parades, parties, festive meals and the reading of the Book of Esther.
PM Netanyahu slams refusal by reserve pilots to serve in protest of the judicial reform, saying "this will not be allowed to gain a foothold."