A Knesset committee approved a bill allowing Israeli police to arrest Arab Israelis for alleged social media “incitement” without Attorney General approval, with a 6-5 vote. The bill, which increases penalties for incitement and reduces oversight of investigations, has drawn criticism from civil rights groups and opposition lawmakers, who argue it threatens freedom of expression. Supporters, including the far-right Jewish Power Party, claim it empowers police to act against instigators. The proposal follows a pattern of laws perceived to suppress Palestinian rights amid ongoing tensions.
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