Yonatan Urich

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.

Ofer Golan arrive for a court hearing of Yonatan Orich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation, at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, April 1, 2025.
 Yonatan Orich who was arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing the court in Lod, August 19, 2025.

Court eases Urich's restrictions, as former PMO spokesperson speaks with Netanyahu again

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Supreme Court rejects state appeal over Urich’s lapsed Qatargate restrictions

Yonatan Urich who was arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing the court in Lod, August 19, 2025.

Court reinstates contact ban between Netanyahu, Urich amid obstruction probe


Israel Police seek to renew restrictions on Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich in Bild leak probe

At the center of the request is police insistence that Urich be barred from working at the consultancy firm Perception, which investigators say is owned and managed by Israel Einhorn.

 Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

Court rejects police appeal to reinstate Qatargate restrictions on Netanyahu adviser Urich

The court held that restrictive conditions imposed on Urich in a separate investigation involving the alleged leak of classified documents to the German tabloid Bild remain in force.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Judge rules Qatargate restrictions on Urich expired after police missed deadline

Restrictions tied to separate Bild affair remain in force, court says.

Yonatan Urich who was arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing the court in Lod, August 19, 2025.

Qatargate: Police transfer case to prosecution, seek extension of restrictions on Urich

With the Qatargate case now in prosecutors’ hands, decisions on indictments or further probes are pending.

Yonatan Urich who was arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing the court in Lod, August 19, 2025.

Qatargate resurfaces: What was really happening inside Netanyahu's office?

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Whether both scandals were reckless media manipulation, systemic mismanagement, or something darker – the common denominator is a flawed judgment.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025

Feldstein claims PMO holds sensitive Gallant materials, including altercation video

The materials allegedly include a video documenting a violent altercation after Gallant was denied entry to the office.

 ELI FELDSTEIN, seen after a hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court in January 2025, when he was accused of leaking classified documents from the Prime Minister’s Office.

In wake of Feldstein interview, October Council, opposition MK urge probes into PMO conduct

In an urgent letter sent to Shin Bet chief David Zini, the council said Feldstein’s remarks raised “reasonable suspicion” that senior figures in the PMO were involved in the Qatargate.

Eli Feldstein, one of the suspects in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court on July 15, 2025.

Qatargate: Court orders police to return phones to Netanyahu adviser Yonatan Urich

Lod District Court Judge Michal Brant concluded that there was no legal support for the continued seizure of the devices and Urich has a right not to provide passwords.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Judge allows Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich to work with Likud, maintains ban on PMO role

The Lod District Court ruled that Urich may liaise with Likud and David Sharan while remaining barred from returning to the Prime Minister’s Office.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Qatargate: Feldstein’s WhatsApp messages expose chain of command in PM’s office

New WhatsApp evidence suggests Yonatan Urich directed Eli Feldstein, complicating the "Bild" case.

Yonatan Urich who was arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing the court in Lod, August 19, 2025.