MK Gilad Kariv (Labor) on Tuesday criticized the Knesset's approval of the new Police Internal Investigations Department (Machash) law, calling it one of the most corrupt and dangerous pieces of legislation from the judicial overhaul. According to Kariv, the law's sole purpose is to deter police investigators from probing corrupt politicians and criminals with ties to politicians, including those close to Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and circles within Likud. N12 reported the remarks.
MK Gilad Kariv (Labor) issued a sharp condemnation on Tuesday after the Knesset passed a controversial law restructuring the Police Internal Investigations Department (Machash). Speaking to N12's Dafna Liel, Kariv described the legislation as "one of the most corrupt and dangerous laws of the judicial overhaul," arguing it is designed to weaken oversight of elected officials. Kariv specifically linked the law to Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's circle and certain factions within the Likud party, claiming it would inhibit investigations into corrupt politicians and their criminal associates. Machash is Israel's independent body responsible for investigating police officers; critics of the new law say it reduces the unit's autonomy and effectiveness. The bill was advanced by the governing coalition as part of broader justice-system reforms that have divided the country. No immediate response from coalition lawmakers was reported.
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