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Israeli Attorney General's Office Pressures Candidates to Block New Independent Police Investigations Unit

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 24 hours ago

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The Israeli Attorney General's Office is pressuring candidates to refuse roles on the selection committee for the new independent Police Investigations Department, opposing its separation from the prosecution. Despite the law's passage, this pressure delays the department's formation, while legal advisors oppose court freezes on the process.

01Attorney General's Office pressures candidates to block new independent police investigations unit.
02Mahash law passed to separate police investigations from prosecution and Attorney General's Office.
03Only one candidate selected so far for the committee amid pressure to refuse participation.
04Ministry of Justice directs immediate preparations for Mahash establishment with monthly updates.
05Knesset legal advisor opposes court orders freezing Mahash formation process.
06Civil Service Commission extends deadline for Mahash head candidates due to lack of suitable applicants.

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