Israeli Protests Escalate Over Controversial Judicial Overhaul

Protest group leaders say judicial overhaul poses existential threat to Israel, comparing it to Hungary and Poland.
Protesters vow to continue mass demonstrations, say court is last line of defense against unlimited government power.
Justice Minister Levin defends overhaul, says court too powerful compared to elected government.
Netanyahu accuses protesters of allying with Israel's enemies, says protests funded by elites.
Protesters plan to confront Netanyahu during his US trip to UN General Assembly.

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