National security minister has proclaimed he has sole authority on decision but has been stymied by Netanyahu, who appears to be heeding call of security chiefs to avoid escalation
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Gali Baharav-Miara expected to submit her position on the matter in light of petitions to the High Court; judges said to receive upped security due to threats
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Haaretz says it obtained document with terms reached by Netanyahu and president, including proposal for judicial reform legislation to require 80-MK majority for at least 15 months
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Ahead of September 12 hearing on petitions, coalition submits response to court saying that it lacks statutory authority to strike down such quasi-consitutional legislation
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Israel has a third the European average of judges per capita, but up to twice as many cases being heard by the courts
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Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman reviews FM Cohen's Bahrain trip and Tom Friedman's critique; legal affairs reporter Jeremy Sharon summarizes the AG-justice minister conflict
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In response to petitions against removal of postal service board director, Gali Baharav-Miara says decision by Likud’s Karhi, Amsalem marred by 'fundamental flaws'
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Baharav-Miara again opposes government on contentious issue involving the judiciary, says letting justice minister not convene committee gives him veto over judicial appointments
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Political correspondent Tal Schneider on attorney general's stances, what PM & FM aim to accomplish on overseas trips; religion reporter Canaan Lidor spends a day in south Tel Aviv
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President hails 'moment of power' as citizens gain understanding of how judiciary shapes character of state; IDF's top lawyer: Supreme Court plays vital role in bolstering military