Netanyahu's judicial overhaul was partially blocked, but the danger to Israeli democracy persists. Constitutional law experts tell Haaretz they believe the struggle for their independence came at the expense of protecting human rights, especially of Palestinians – and the Supreme Court enters the elections alert but weakened

It weakened the courts, hollowed out state institutions, demeaned hostage families and advanced sectarian legislation. By the time Netanyahu's government leaves office, Israel…

As election day approaches, the Netanyahu government is determined to exact revenge on anyone who has gotten in its way – police investigators, lawyers, journal