Amendment to the Police Ordinance is a violation of individual rights, says attorney general. "The amendment addressed the minister's powers vaguely, without establishing balancing mechanisms to ensure the professional independence of the police," he says.

"To the extent that the vague provisions of the amendment are given an interpretation that will ensure the principle that the Israel Police acts professionally, free of extraneous considerations, the amendment will meet the required constitutional standards and can be avoided," the attorney general adds. If you find a mistake in the article, please share it with us.