Big Shopping Centers says it will shut all its stores on Tuesday if the controversial legislation is passed, but later walks backs comments due to political pressure.
The economic and defense package comes amid the deteriorating security situation in Judea and Samaria.
Police say ahead of the demonstrations they would not tolerate attempts to damage infrastructure or hurt officers.
GOC Central Command Yehuda Fuchs not heeding requests to send enough troops to secure enforcement operations. Sources: He fears being accused of selective action in light of lax policy toward Jewish communities.
French supermarket giant assures branches in Israel will be opened "according to a business plan and not political considerations."
Latest spontaneous demonstration comes after Tel Aviv police chief all but forced out by pro-reform minister. During a live news broadcast, a motorist drives his car through a crowd of protesters, striking one man.
Demonstrators stage large protest hours after briefly shutting off access to the major seaport in Haifa.
The Israeli businessman and producer is testifying in Case 1,000 involving the charge of fraud and breach of trust.
To date, over 800,000 Jewish youngsters visited Israel as part of the Birthright program.
Israel Police and the Shin Bet internal security agency are working together to find the author of the threats placed on Yoni Netanyahu's grave on Mount Herzl
