New Legislation on Phone Surveillance and Crime Prevention
March 12, 2026
The conflict in the Middle East is speeding up the passage of laws that allow phone tapping only with the approval of the Attorney General. The proposed laws aim to tackle organized crime and terrorism. The Minister of Justice emphasized that these laws will enhance the security of the democracy. The crimes that will permit surveillance include serious criminal acts. The laws are intended to protect human rights within the framework of the rule of law.