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Knesset Passes Bill Placing Police Investigations Under the Justice Minister

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Knesset Passes Bill Placing Police Investigations Under the Justice Minister
50% left-leaningFirst reported by Haaretz · Jun 10, 2026
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What happened

The Knesset passed a bill transferring the Police Internal Investigations Department from the State Attorney's Office to the Justice Minister. The law, backed by 43 lawmakers to 39, would also shift key criminal powers to the department head and set up new appointment and coordination mechanisms. It is set to take effect eight months after publication, with the option of a four-month delay.

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CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Knesset Passes Bill Placing Police Investigations Under the Justice Minister
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Knesset Gives Final Approval to Transfer Police Investigations Division to Justice Ministry
HaaretzLeft · HebrewJun 10, 2026
Knesset Gives Final Approval to Bill Placing Police Internal Affairs Unit Under the Justice Minister

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