Eli Feldstein

Qatargate:

Senior journalists summoned to investigation

With the Attorney General's approval, police investigators carried out follow-up inquiries and summoned senior journalists to give open testimony about their ties to Eli Feldstein.

Tzachi Braverman appeals conditions of release

Tzachi Braverman, head of Prime Minister's Office team, appeals release conditions following interrogation. 'Absurd political investigation.'

Netanyahu’s Chief of Staff summoned for questioning by Lahav 433

The Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Tzachi Braverman, has been summoned for questioning at the Lahav 433 major crimes unit.

New details in "Qatargate" scandal

Einhorn asked Feldstein to delete conversations

According to reports, Israel Einhorn asked Eli Feldstein to delete their conversations with Yonatan Urich. Later, he claimed during an investigation that the chats had been deleted.

Likud statement infuriates haredi party

United Torah Judaism chief MK Yitzhak Goldknopf sharply condemns Shabbat-desecrating official Likud statement on Qatar Gate scandal.

Gallant responds:

'Let them release the footage, I have no problem'

Former Defense Minister Gallant responds to Eli Feldstein’s claim that the Prime Minister’s Office holds footage against him: “Let them release the video - I have no problem with it.”

Eli Feldstein:

'Netanyahu was behind the leak to Bild'

Qatar Gate suspect Eli Feldstein talks about a conference call he claims took place with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Yonatan Urich after the document was leaked to the German newspaper Bild.

Qatar Gate:

Police reveal correspondence between Eli Feldstein, Yonatan Urich

Israel Police reveal Eli Feldstein updated Netanyahu advisor Yonatan Urich on pro-Qatar messaging during the war; Urich denies involvement.

Former spokesman reveals

The 'mission' from Netanyahu

Eli Feldstein, former spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, appears in an interview and describes the mission he received from Netanyahu after October 7

Qatar-Gate:

Former Mossad agent arrested as investigation continues

Jonathan Urich, an advisor to the Prime Minister, was also re-arrested again in the Qatargate scandal, which allegedly involves a connection between officials in the Prime Minister's Office and Qatar.

Feldstein: The Prime Minister's spokesperson lied

Eli Feldstein stated that all his activities on military and diplomatic issues were conducted for Netanyahu.

In Depth:

What is Qatar-Gate?

Multiple officials in the Prime Minister's Office have been accused of taking funds from Qatar. Where did such allegations begin, and how have they affected Israel's highest echelons?

Qatar Gate:

Suspects Urich and Feldstein to be released to house arrest

Qatar Gate suspects Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich released to house arrest for 18 days, despite police request to keep them in custody.

'Qatar-Gate'

Qatar comments on affair, makes no mention of PM's staff

The Qatari regime's first official comment regarding the "Qatar-Gate" affair focuses on denying claims that it paid to spread messages undermining Egypt, but it did not mention Prime Minister Netanyahu's aides.

Qatar-Gate

Did PM's Office messages originate in Qatar?

Police are expected to request that Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstien remain in custody for another nine days as the investigation into the 'Qatar-Gate' affair continues.

Minister Dichter:

'The Prime Minister's people should not be dealing with Qatar'

Former ISA Director and current Minister of Agriculture Avi Dichter spoke out against members of the Prime Minister's staff having alleged connections with Qatari figures. 'It's worrying and disturbing.'

Netanyahu on Qatar-Gate:

Political witch hunt to prevent ISA Chief's dismissal

After testifying to the police on Qatar-Gate, Prime Minister Netanyahu published a video claiming the investigation is solely meant to prevent ISA Chief Bar's dismissal and to remove him from office.

Qatar Gate:

Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich to remain in custody

Prime Minister's advisers to have court hearing tomorrow in the extension of their detention.

Netanyahu to testify at his office on Qatar-Gate

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara instructed police to question the Prime Minister on his staff's connections with Qatar. Netanyahu left the court early to testify before Lahav 433 investigators in his office.

Qatar Gate:

Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich detained for investigation

Development in Qatar Gate affair: Police detain Prime Minister's advisers for questioning, Netanyahu's lawyer leaves hearing in district court.

'Qatar-Gate':

PM aides Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein detained

Cleared for publication: The two suspects who were detained for questioning in the "Qatar-Gate" affair are Yonatan Urich, a senior adviser to the Prime Minister, and Eli Feldstein, the Prime Minister's Office spokesperson and a key suspect in the case.

Israeli businessman says he transferred money to PMs spokesman

Israeli businessman says he transferred money from former White House aid Jay Footlik, lobbyist for the Qatari government, to Eli Feldstein, who worked in the Prime Minister's office.

Trial won't start before 2026:

Ari Rosenfeld asks to be released from electronic handcuff

Ari Rosenfeld, NCO involved in the Prime Minister’s Office document leak case, asks to remove electronic handcuff, as his trial will probably begin only in 2026.

ISA investigates PMO's ties to Qatar

The ISA is conducting a preliminary review concerning the connection between officials in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office and Qatar following claims made in connection with the Eli Feldstein trial.

Government spokesman investigated for leaked documents scandal

The Prime Minister's spokesman, Ofer Golan, was investigated in relation to the publication of classified documents, allegedly leaked to foreign media.

ISA recommends alternative to detention for Ari Rosenfeld

The prosecution today accepted the ISA's position that Ari Rosenfeld is not dangerous: "The danger posed has diminished and he can be released to house arrest."

State Attorney discloses:

'Rosenfeld tried to warn about Hamas attack'

State Attorney claims that Ari Rosenfeld attempted to transfer information about warnings of a Hamas attack to journalist Yossi Yehoshua, which he received from V., an anonymous NCO.

Watch:

Ari Rosenfeld received applause in court room

Ari Rosenfeld, accused in the classified documents leak from PM's Office, received applause in Tel Aviv District Court.

Soldier arrested in leaked documents case remains in detention

The court has refused the request of Ari Rosenfeld, accused in a classified document case, to reconsider his detention.

IDF Spokesman apologizes for criticizing proposed law

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari apologized for his criticism of the 'Feldstein Law', admitting he overstepped his boundaries.

Second soldier in leaked documents case identified

The court has permitted the release of Aharon Rosenfeld's name. He is the second defendant accused in the classified documents leak. Rosenfeld insists that revealing his identity is crucial to fight for his innocence.

Chief Rabbis:

'President must pardon soldier arrested for leaking documents'

The Chief Rabbis of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber, have asked President Herzog to pardon the soldier who leaked classified documents to PM's spokesman Eli Feldstein.

In Depth:

The leaked documents scandal

Israeli media has been filled over the past weeks with reports about a soldier who leaked classified information. What happened - and what might it mean for Israel's security?

Supreme Court:

Eli Feldstein ordered released to house arrest

Feldstein, the defendant in the classified documents leak case, has been released to house arrest. The 2nd defendant in the case will not be released for the time being.

'Exceeded his authority'

IDF Spokesman criticizes government, is immediately reprimanded

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari criticized Knesset legislation that would grant immunity to soldiers who pass on classified information, without authorization, to the political echelon.

Feldstein's attorney:

'Netanyahu knew about the document in the Bild'

PM's advisor Yonatan Urich was actively involved in the BibiLeaks affair, says Attorney Oded Savorai, representing Feldstein in the classified documents case.

Classified documents leak:

Avital met her arrested husband

Avital meets her husband, an NCO in reserve duty, for the first time today, since his arrest for the leak of classified documents. 'He was bright, came in smiling and calmed us down.'

Netanyahu:

'Feldstein is a patriot, would never endanger national security'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has issued a lengthy denunciation of the charges against Eli Feldstein.

Leaked documents

PM's office spokesman charged with harming state security

Eli Feldstein was indicted on charges of sharing secret information to harm state security, which could carry a life sentence.

'Held in unreasonable conditions'

Noose found in Prime Minister's Office spokesman's jail cell

Prime Minister's Office Spokesman Eli Feldstein, who was arrested for allegedly leaking classified documents, was moved to a closely supervised cell to prevent suicide after a noose was found in his cell.

PMO document leak:

New details cleared for publication

Prime Minister's Office spokesman allegedly attempted to influence public opinion on the hostage negotiations and circumvent the IDF censor by sending classified Hamas documents to the foreign press.

Leaked documents case

Eli Feldstein and second suspect to remain in custody

Supreme Court accepts the State Attorney's Office appeal and rules that the two suspects in the case will remain in custody until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Classified docs leak

Netanyahu spokesman Yonatan Urich questioned under caution

Yonatan Urich, adviser and spokesman for Netanyahu and a Likud spokesman, questioned under caution on suspicion of involvement in the case involving the leak of classified documents from the Prime Minister's Office.

Leaked documents:

Arrest of main suspect extended

Court today approved Shin Bet and police request for extended arrest of suspect who worked regularly in PM's office.