16 organizations petition Likud leader, warning law will lead to a 'substantial violation of basic rights and a violation of the robustness and independence of the judiciary'
Head of Noam party, set to lead new department for 'Jewish identity,' wants to change rules to limit right to immigrate; Liberman: His office will stand for 'blood purity'
President calls on MKs 'to wean us off this addiction to never-ending conflicts' after another heated election campaign, adds public expects lawmakers 'simply to work for them'
Netanyahu apparently caves in to ultra-Orthodox parties' demands as part of his efforts to form a coalition; Bennett, Liberman criticize the decision, saying it goes 'against public interest'