Outgoing chief justice says Israel facing one of its most difficult times ever, calls for 'togetherness'; Herzog says she proved herself 'a woman of principles and integrity'
Petitioners and attorney general argue that law blocking High Court from removing an incapacitated premier from office is unfit to be part of Israel's constitutional arrangement
Sagit Afik says legislation fills gap in law, argues that it does not affect PM's conflict of interest deal and therefore shouldn't be delayed or struck down