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Israel High Court Halts Police Social Media Monitoring

3/30/2026

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The High Court of Justice in Israel issued a temporary order halting the police's Incitement Department from monitoring social media.
Judge Yechiel Kasher ruled that such monitoring requires approval from the State Attorney’s Office and must be based on evidence of a criminal offense.
The department was established by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
The ruling followed a petition by The Democrats party and the Zulat Institute.

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Story summary

The High Court of Justice in Israel issued a temporary order halting the police's Incitement Department from monitoring social media.
Judge Yechiel Kasher ruled that such monitoring requires approval from the State Attorney’s Office and must be based on evidence of a criminal offense.
The department was established by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
The ruling followed a petition by The Democrats party and the Zulat Institute.