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Israeli Justice Ministry Faces Legal Challenge Over New Police Investigations Unit Law

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First reported by Kan News · 11 hours ago

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Israel's Justice Ministry faces legal challenges over a new law restructuring the Police Investigations Unit, with the Supreme Court considering a temporary freeze on its implementation amid concerns the law will politicize police investigations and undermine judicial independence.

01Israel's Supreme Court may freeze the new Police Investigations Unit law pending final ruling.
02The law removes Mahash from the Attorney General's Office, placing it under the Justice Minister.
03Critics warn the law politicizes police probes and intimidates investigators.
04Supporters claim the reform restores public trust in police corruption investigations.
05The Attorney General's Office opposes the law, fearing loss of Mahash's independence.
06The law's implementation is delayed until the next Knesset session, but a tender for Mahash's new head was issued.

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