Qatargate
Bild leak affair defendants to respond to charges against them in first since Urich added
The hearing was the first since the indictment was amended last month to add senior Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu adviser Yonatan Urich as a defendant.
Netanyahu aide Urich allowed to keep working at PMO after court rejects prosecution's request
Netanyahu aide Urich indicted for passing on classified information
Behind the smiles and the sanctions: The hidden truth about Israeli-European relations
'Midnight Meeting' Affair: PMO chief-of-staff Braverman summoned for pre-indictment hearing
At the heart of the matter, for which the prosecution is considering bringing criminal charges against him, is the "midnight meeting" affair, a sub-chapter in the larger "Bild" and "Qatargate" cases.
Journalistic privilege expanded by Supreme Court in Assenheim case
The decision does not end the police effort to obtain material from the interview. Rather, the court ordered police to submit a new, narrowed, and concrete request by June 3.
Police summon three journalists to provide testimony in 'Qatargate' investigation
The three reporters were summoned to give open testimony in a case concerning alleged efforts to influence public-relations messaging through journalists about Qatar.
Shin Bet to change 'Qatargate' opinion says Urich, Feldstein didn't harm state security - report
The opinion has reportedly been described by a law enforcement official as “completely watered down and that “they dropped the security implications by several levels.”
Ofer Golan steps down from his role as Netanyahu's spokesman, advisor after decade of service
"Over the years, Ofer has been a partner in the journey. He acted with great professionalism and dedication, with full commitment and discretion," Prime Minister Netanyahu said about Golan.
Court eases Urich's restrictions, as former PMO spokesperson speaks with Netanyahu again
"Bibi, be ready, I am on my way!" Former Prime Minister spokesperson YonathanUrich said in an X post after the judge's decision, which will allow him to contact Netanyahu.
Supreme Court rejects state appeal over Urich’s lapsed Qatargate restrictions
Justice Kasher says the case does not warrant third-instance intervention after lower courts faulted state for filing too late; Bild restrictions remain on a separate track.
Court reinstates contact ban between Netanyahu, Urich amid obstruction probe
Defense attorneys Amit Hadad and Noa Milstein argued that the ongoing restrictions are disproportionate, noting that Urich has been subject to various restrictive conditions since his initial arrest.
‘Bild’ leak case: Court extends Urich restrictions, clarifies can speak to PM, but not about probe
Judge Menachem Mizrahi ruled that while Urich remains prohibited from working at the Prime Minister’s Office, he may speak with Netanyahu, provided they do not discuss the investigation.
Police seek to extend restrictions on Netanyahu adviser Yonatan Urich in ‘Qatargate’ probe
Police seek a ban on contact with Netanyahu and the PMO and a travel ban, as Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court President Judge Menahem Mizrahi set a hearing for Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.