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Court extends restrictions on Netanyahu adviser Urich in Bild leak probe affair

Senior Judge Yaakov Spasser ruled that Urich will remain barred from working at the Prime Minister’s Office for an additional 60 days.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Friday, 23 January 2026), at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, met with US Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA).

Netanyahu met Republican US Senator Ernst at Jerusalem Office, PMO says

Cabinet secretary Tzachi Braverman seen at the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister office in Jerusalem on December 18, 2016.

Bild case: Hearing scheduled for today on extending restrictive conditions of PMO chief of staff

US Senator Lindsey Graham holds a press conference in Jerusalem, November 2024; illustrative.

'Crucial time in the Middle East': Sen. Lindsey Graham to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu


Knesset votes on bill to reshape intelligence oversight under PMO

A controversial Knesset bill aims to create a PMO intelligence czar separate from IDF, Mossad, and Shin Bet.

 IDF troops standing to attention at Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder's swearing in ceremony for head of military intelligence, August 21, 2024.

PMO leak suspect moved to suicide prevention after foreign object found in cell

Eliezer Feldstein's transfer to a surveillance cell is intended to ensure his safety and well-being, the Israel Prison Services said.

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and main suspect Eliezer Feldstein in a prison cell (illustrative)

The PMO must come clean to the public and be held accountable- editorial

The reports are heavily shrouded in secrecy, point fingers in different directions, and must be taken with a grain of salt.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking outside his office at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 11, 2024

‘Nonsense and disgrace’: Ex-Shin Bet Deputy Director slams PMO over classified leak

Yisrael Hasson also condemned the decision to prioritize safeguarding the Prime Minister's son's reputation over national security.

 Portrait of former Deputy Director of Shin Bet Yisrael Hasson, January 15, 2024.

Netanyahu appoints Dr. Yechiel Leiter as Israel's next US Ambassador

Leiter was Netanyahu's chief of staff at the Finance Ministry in the past and will step into his role on January 10.

 Dr. Yechiel Leiter, Israel's Ambassador to the United States.

Prime Minister's office denies allegations of blackmail materials against IDF commander

The request, which was made several months ago, relates to a commander who worked with the Prime Minister's office.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on October 28, 2024

Hostage mothers lead silent protest for hostages' return outside Prime Minister's office

"There are no words," said Devora Idan, speaking at the protest Thursday. Idan's son Tsachi is held hostage by Hamas, and Tsachi's 18-year-old daughter was murdered on October 7.

 Mothers of the hostages and supporters at Shift 101 silent protest outside the Knesset

Is Netanyahu’s PMO documents scandal fireworks or just fizzle? - analysis

Even though Netanyahu is already embroiled in several legal affairs—Cases 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000—some dreamed this would amount to Case 5000 and would, Watergate-like, force him out of office.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a state ceremony at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024

Netanyahu aide Eliezer Feldstein suspect in leaking document to harm hostage deal

Feldstein was hired by the PMO media team soon after the war began, but his employment status remained unclear.

 Eliezer Feldstein, the central suspect in the PMO security leak affair.

'Did not participate in confidential visits': PMO denies involvement in document leak

Recent reports suggested that the individual gained access to sensitive materials without proper clearance.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a state ceremony at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024