The threat to Israeli democracy comes from non-elected officials and employees of state institutions, who are manipulating the system to pursue personal and ideological agendas. Bureaucrats are not only influencing the police and intelligence services but also the judicial branch, while the media largely ignores their actions. The case of Eyal Yaffe, a member of an anti-Netanyahu protest group, highlights the selective investigation and prosecution by authorities. The suspicions of treason against Netanyahu's aides may have been a smokescreen to target him and increase support for charges against him. The situation in Israel has shifted from a 'Deep State' to a 'Dark State' that threatens democratic governance.