Current sectionIsrael NewsIsrael Political NewsBefore the law passed, Commissioner Danny Levy warned colleagues that giving politicians control over the watchdog could deter officers from pursuing corruption cases. Senior Shin Bet and law enforcement officials voiced similar concerns, Haaretz has learnedShare to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeJosh Breiner02:16 AM • July 27 2026 IDTPolice Commissioner Danny Levy and senior Shin Bet security service officials have said they oppose a law giving the justice minister direct control over the Justice Ministry unit responsible for investigating police misconduct, Haaretz has learned.Loading...Click the alert icon to follow topics:Israel policeShin BetIsraeli politicsIsraeli judiciary CommentsLoading...In the NewsIn the News: Live UpdatesWest BankNetanyahuIranKarim KhanTrump's AircraftIsrael ElectionsHaQuizHaaretz PodcastPolice Chief Had Opposed the Newlaw Weakening Police Probe UnitCharges Dropped Against Senior Police Officer Accused of Sexual HarassmentTop Court Declines to Recognize Hostage Killed by Army as Fallen SoldierMinimizing Harm to Civilians? The Genocide ContinuesThe State Is Teaching Citizens to Bypass the LawRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIThe Original Ozempic Society of Ancient RomeIsrael's Far Right Is Repeating the Sin That Brought Down the TempleAn Israeli Election Surprise Called the DemocratsEd Miliband, the U.K.'s New Foreign Secretary – and His History With IsraelBiden Officials Now Regret What They Let Israel Do in Gaza. Does It Matter?Two Israelis, Four Palestinians Killed in Clash After Settlers Enter Town