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Gag Order Issued in Netanyahu Aide's Obstruction Probe

1/24/2026

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The Lod District Court issued a gag order on January 23, 2026, in a probe into Eli Feldstein, Netanyahu's former aide.
Feldstein claimed Braverman, Netanyahu's chief of staff, suggested he could halt a probe into a leak to Bild.
The gag order remains until February 22, 2026.
It restricts release of investigative materials related to Shin Bet.
Braverman faces an obstruction-of-justice investigation and is prohibited from contacting Netanyahu.

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Story summary

The Lod District Court issued a gag order on January 23, 2026, in a probe into Eli Feldstein, Netanyahu's former aide.
Feldstein claimed Braverman, Netanyahu's chief of staff, suggested he could halt a probe into a leak to Bild.
The gag order remains until February 22, 2026.
It restricts release of investigative materials related to Shin Bet.
Braverman faces an obstruction-of-justice investigation and is prohibited from contacting Netanyahu.