Turnout high as top candidates trade barbs; victory of government ally over staunch overhaul critic could mean government will be able to remake judiciary without legislation

Support within the IBA's National Council could lend Justice Minister Yariv Levin enough power to remake the Israeli judiciary without the need to pass contentious legislation

Ahead of politically charged election this week for new Israel Bar Association head, interim chief warns protesters of attempt to 'destroy independence of the judicial system'