The Attorney General petitioned the High Court of Justice for an interim order to block the implementation of the new law regulating the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash), arguing the legislation's purpose is to intimidate police officers, investigators, and journalists, according to ynet.
As The Zioneer reported at 17:34, the Attorney General filed a petition with the High Court of Justice seeking to block the new law restructuring the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash). In a follow-up report from ynet, the AG's office argued that the legislation is designed to intimidate police officers, investigators, and journalists, and requested an interim order to prevent its implementation while the court reviews the case. The Mahash oversight body, operating under the Ministry of Justice, investigates criminal conduct by Israeli police and Border Police officers. The new law, advanced by the coalition, has drawn criticism from legal officials who warn it could undermine the department's independence.
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