Historic struggle over democracy lands in Israel’s Supreme Court

After months of political crisis that have already damaged Israel’s economy, military, and social fabric, the front line of what many view as the struggle for Israeli democracy has now reached the Supreme Court.

Anticipation of the showdown was in the air in Tel Aviv this past Saturday night, when, in the 36th straight week of anti-government protests, Israeli rock icon Shalom Hanoch regaled the estimated 120,000 demonstrators with his 1985 hit protest anthem.

“The Messiah isn’t coming,” he bellowed as the crowd sang along. “The Messiah isn’t calling, either.”