A ban on publishing new findings from the investigation was placed following the second interrogation on Thursday of Netanyahu's chief of staff Tzachi Braverman, with the judge ruling that the materials may 'reveal Shin Bet methods and techniques'

The leaders of Germany and Italy said that they were open to joining the board if the terms were changed, while citing constitutional difficulties with the board as it stands. Spain, meanwhile, stressed that it prioritizes the UN system

At a conference marking three years since the coalition launched its judicial overhaul, speakers called for a political shake-up and warned of dire consequences for Israeli democracy if Netanyahu wins the next election