Legislation that would allow Israeli police to investigate alleged incitement to terrorism without prior approval from the Office of the State Attorney is advancing through the Knesset. Civil rights groups and opposition members have raised concerns over the proposed legislation, warning that it could lead to abuses of power and restrictions on freedom of speech. The bill, introduced by far-right MK Limor Son Har Melech, passed its first reading in July and has since been amended to make it illegal to praise an individual who committed a terrorist act. Critics argue that the bill could be exploited for political purposes and used to target Arab citizens.