Israel's Liberal Democracy Grade Stands at 0.65, Just Under the OECD Average of 0.66. Under the Simulation Done by a Group of Israeli Researchers, the Judicial Overhaul Legislation Would Take the Country's Grade Down to 0.58, Close to the 0.54 Grade Given to Colombia and Ghana
Law widely seen as way for Netanyahu to raise new funds for defense in graft case after court orders him to return $270,000 gift; AG cautions amendment opens door for 'corruption'
Lawmakers nix this week's remaining plenum sessions, meaning government can be sworn in as late as January 2; Netanyahu still must tell Herzog he's formed a coalition by Wednesday
Current speaker says he won't delay swap, which will allow next coalition to advance bills to override High Court and allow Deri to serve as minister despite suspended jail term