[58041] Security legislation and changes in police policy: A summary of the dramatic decisions in the Knesset

A day of legislation and security decisions

During a busy day in the Knesset, a series of laws with extensive public and security implications were approved. According to Knesset Channel 99 and Refael Hayun - Field Security, the bill to prosecute the October 7 massacre terrorists was approved by a majority of 93 Knesset members with no opposition. As reported by 🔞 Israel News | Uncensored Israel News, the law stipulates that judges will be able to impose the death penalty on terrorists, and that they will never be released as part of future deals.

Regarding police policy, the Knesset plenum approved in the second and third readings the bill limiting the use of water cannons, as published by News in Real Time on Telegram. According to the report, the use of a water cannon for dispersing protests will be limited to "clean water only," without the use of materials such as dye, scent, or pepper spray. It was further determined that the police will be required to provide visual and audio documentation of every operation, with the materials to be kept for one year and made available upon request by citizens claiming damages.

On the security-operational front, Nitzan Shapira on Telegram reported that the Golani Reconnaissance Battalion and the Egoz Unit crossed the Litani River and achieved operational control following a 10-day operation that included the use of "heavy equipment and armored personnel carriers." In the same context, it was noted that about 8 soldiers were lightly wounded during the battles and were evacuated to hospitals.

On the diplomatic level, 🔞 Israel News | Uncensored Israel News stated that the Turkish Foreign Minister expressed support in Doha for efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the strait should not be used as a political weapon.