Lawmakers in the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee have narrowly approved a bill that would allow police to investigate suspected incitement without prior approval from the State Attorney's Office. The legislation, which also proposes harsher penalties for praising individuals who commit terrorist acts, now moves to the Knesset plenum for its final votes. Supporters argue the bill will empower police to act swiftly against incitement and prevent violence, while critics, including civil rights groups and opposition lawmakers, warn it poses a threat to freedom of speech and could lead to wrongful arrests. The committee's legal advisor has also raised constitutional concerns about the measure.