חוק לתיקון פקודת סדר הדין הפלילי (מעצר וחיפוש) (מס' 19 - הוראת שעה), התשפ"ו-2026

Government bill · Published 20 Jul 2026

1Tabled
2Reading 11 Jul 2026
3Committee
4Readings 2-317 Jul 2026
5Published20 Jul 2026

How it affects you

Until June 30, 2027, police may search a home or place without a judge’s warrant when there is an immediate suspicion of evidence of a crime punishable by at least 10 years in prison. The search requires approval from a police officer of the rank of superintendent or higher, while military police receive a similar power.

Who gains

Police Power to search without a judge’s warrant in urgent cases Section 1(1)
Military police Officers of captain rank or higher may approve the search Section 2(2)(1)

Who pays

Home and place occupants May face a search without a judge’s warrant in specified cases Section 1(1)

Under the table

Late-night vote
The final vote took place at 00:53.
Temporary provision
The law, or part of it, is temporary and needs an extension to stay in force.
Passed in a pile
17 other laws passed the Knesset on the same day.