Qatargate

Yonatan Urich and Ofer Golan asked Judge Dror Kleitman to cancel the indictment against them, arguing that the investigation was tainted by unlawful phone searches and misleading representations.

Judge Michael Karshen accepted the police appeal against a lower court decision that had largely lifted the conditions imposed on Braverman, who is under investigation.

According to the KAN report, police have been in contact with the alleged victim of the conduct to file a complaint against the unnamed official.

The Monday decision revealed that Tzachi Braverman made use of sensitive information obtained through his official role in connection with the investigation into leaked classified materials.

Isaac Amit wrote that, given the petitions center on the application of the State Commissions of Inquiry Law, he believed it was inappropriate for him to continue making decisions.

The encounter happened on January 12, 2025, on the same day as another meeting between the Qatari officials, Lapid's team, and the representatives of the Gaza hostages' families.

Lapid stressed unity against Iran following a security meeting with Netanyahu, despite recent public clashes between the two leaders.

Braverman is suspected of obstructing an investigation, improperly conveying official information, and fraud and breach of trust.

In a short decision issued on Tuesday, Judge Ami Kobo ordered that the enforcement of the magistrate’s ruling be stayed until at least February 1.

The ruling relates to two investigations in which Urich is a suspect: the Bild document leak affair and a separate probe linked to a late-night meeting at the Kirya military headquarters.