Both accuse each other of endangering Israeli democracy as sides spar over whether criticism of government policy should be aired outside country's borders

Avi Nissenkorn warns democratic system is 'fragile,' amid constant efforts to undermine it by Netanyahu; 'We are in a situation where the entire system is being tested'

The danger to democracy looms larger than security threat, poll says; majority see Netanyahu's handling of the coronavirus as 'poor' and most oppose new elections

Israel Prize winner claimed for decades that Israeli democracy was eroding; was a controversial figure, called settlements 'cancer' and was injured in pipe bomb attack on his home

The Blue and White leader is laudably espousing unity amid our health and political crises. But at what cost?

With its executive in protracted transition, and its judiciary and legislature now deadlocked, Israel's governance has broken down... during the worst health crisis in memory

The justices have reminded the speaker 'the Knesset is sovereign.' That decision may mark a major defeat for Netanyahu today, but he could turn it to his advantage down the line

The High Court ruling that Speaker Edelstein must put his job up for a vote appeared to have stalled what many saw as an attempted coup by Likud. Relief may prove premature

Especially in times of crisis and emergency, a functioning parliament is vital to the proper functioning of a democracy, Ariel University's Chen Friedberg says

Pew mega-survey of 34 nations finds backing for freedom of speech, media and internet is significantly lower in Jewish state than in other countries, and lower than in the past