As court opens hearing on Knesset closure amid storm over democracy, Edelstein defends his action as only path out of political deadlock; Likud warns of 4th election if he's ousted
Attorney general says decision to bypass Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and approve controversial phone tracking with no parliamentary oversight was made to 'save lives'
Measure still requires Knesset subcommittee approval before going forward; ministers say they've worked to limit the harm to privacy, but critics warn of civil liberty violations
Leaks in lead-up to Knesset elections said to indicate criminal breach of candidate's phone; Likud previously accused of hiring private intelligence firm to look into opponents
Days before election, PM alleges Blue and White MK will 'quit politics' if Harpaz affair transcripts aired; Ashkenazi retorts that premier has offered him defense minister post
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