חוק הסמכת צבא הגנה לישראל ושירות הביטחון הכללי לביצוע חדירה לחומר מחשב המשמש להפעלת מצלמה נייחת ופעולה בו (הוראת שעה – חרבות ברזל) (תיקון מס' 5), התשפ"ו-2025

Government bill · Published 25 Dec 2025

1Tabled
2Reading 18 Dec 2025
3Committee
4Readings 2-324 Dec 2025
5Published25 Dec 2025

How it affects you

The IDF and Shin Bet may keep accessing computers that operate fixed security cameras, even without a link to significant military operations. The authority remains in force until December 31, 2026, to protect the IDF’s operational continuity.

Who gains

The IDF The authority no longer depends on significant military operations Section 3
The Shin Bet The authority relies on three Shin Bet law powers Section 4
The IDF and Shin Bet The authority continues until December 31, 2026 Section 5

Who pays

Security camera owners Remain exposed to the authority until December 31, 2026 Section 5

Under the table

Few hands
Only 10 of the 120 members took part in the final vote.
Temporary provision
The law, or part of it, is temporary and needs an extension to stay in force.
Few committee meetings
Only one committee meeting discussed this law.
Extended again
The temporary provision was extended again, 4 extensions so far.