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Ehud Barak Warns Israeli Government's Judicial Attacks Threaten Democracy and National Security

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First reported by Channel 13 · Jul 6, 2026

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Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak condemned Israel's current government for undermining the judiciary and democracy, accusing Netanyahu of risking national security for political survival. Barak urged opposition unity and public protests, warning of severe consequences from the government's actions during the ongoing conflict.

01Ehud Barak condemns government's refusal to obey Supreme Court rulings as a threat to democracy.
02Barak calls Netanyahu's actions politically motivated, harming Israel's security and economy.
03Former security chiefs urge opposition to unite and lead public protests against government policies.
04Barak accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging hostage deals to avoid ending the war and investigations.
05Barak stresses need to replace Hamas with a legitimate entity and criticizes Netanyahu's Lebanon policy.
06He rejects Netanyahu's call for a broad government, demanding a new administration respecting judiciary and opposing extremism.

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