Israel threatens treason charges against critical newspaper Haaretz
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Israel's progressive newspaper Haaretz is fighting for its independence during a heated election campaign. It is one of the last news organizations openly critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies. The paper has published investigations into the right-wing and far-right coalition. In response, the government has accused Haaretz of treason and taken retaliatory measures over its coverage of the war in Gaza.