Avigdor Liberman still refusing to join new government; some in PM's Likud are threatening new elections; most analysts think all will be worked out by Tuesday deadline

Release opposed by family of Mike Spann, a CIA officer killed during prisoner revolt in Afghanistan shortly after interrogating Lindh; fear looms he still harbors radical ideology

Liberman refuses to attend gathering, saying his Yisrael Beytenu party will not budge on demands; PM said considering minority government or new elections

Public security minister directs rescue services to prepare for national emergency amid searing heatwave; officials ready to vacate thousands more as 800 blazes ravage Israel

High-profile lawyer for Robert Bowers, accused of killing 11 and facing 63-count indictment, says gunman is open to agreement in exchange for life sentence

Ex-jurists from all levels sign open letter protesting reported efforts by PM to pass legislation allowing Knesset to override High Court veto, as he seeks to safeguard immunity

Eric Bacos says his family owes a great debt to Israel for commando raid, led by PM's brother, which rescued the hijacked passengers and crew

Justices can't protect Israel's democracy if they don't have the tools, warns ex-court head, castigating Netanyahu for planning 'dramatic change' to avoid prosecution for graft