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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
By Dan Williams

Israeli jurists warn against Ben-Gvir's bid for more powers over police

FILE PHOTO: Israeli far-right lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks from a stage at a news conference ahead of Israel's election, in Jerusalem October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo

Legal advisers to Israel's parliament and outgoing government on Wednesday criticised a bid by a far-right politician to give himself expanded powers as next police minister, warning that his proposed changes clashed with democratic principles.

Itamar Ben-Gvir of the Jewish Power party was promised the National Security Ministry, with authority over police, under a coalition deal with Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu.

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