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Lawyer for Unit 100 Commander Joins Selection Committee for New Independent Police Investigations Head

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First reported by Now 14 · 24 hours ago

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Attorney Avi Amiram, who represented Unit 100's commander, was appointed to the committee selecting the new independent head of Israel's Police Investigations Department, which will operate without oversight from the Attorney General or State Prosecutor. The reform responds to criticism of the current system's lack of independence and aims to improve police accountability.

01Attorney Avi Amiram appointed to committee selecting new independent Police Investigations head.
02Committee chaired by Donenfeld includes legal and investigative experts appointed by government officials.
03New Police Investigations Department director must be judge-qualified with investigative experience.
04Department will operate independently, able to initiate investigations and indictments without Attorney General approval.
05A special retired judge will resolve jurisdiction disputes between Mahash and other enforcement agencies.
06Reform follows reports criticizing Mahash's subordination to prosecution and police ties, recommending independence.

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