The bill was pushed by Benjamin Netanyahu's party as he faces corruption allegations and critics said it was designed to shield the long-ruling prime minister. Much of the details of police investigations of Netanyahu that have been published stem from such leaks. Critics say the law muzzles police and other institutions. Supporters of the bill say it's needed to protect citizens who are investigated but never charged and have their reputations tarnished when recommendations are made public. Netanyahu has been questioned in two cases and police say they suspect him of being involved in bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

Source: ABC News December 28, 2017 04:41 UTC