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Travel Ban on Netanyahu's Aide Extended Amid Investigation

1/30/2026

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The Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court extended the travel ban on Tzachi Braverman, head of the Prime Minister’s Office staff, until February 10.
He is under investigation for suspected obstruction of justice related to a classified document leak to the German newspaper Bild.
Police say Braverman's presence in Israel is crucial for ongoing investigations.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the allegations as unfounded, calling the probe a "witch-hunt."

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The Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court extended the travel ban on Tzachi Braverman, head of the Prime Minister’s Office staff, until February 10.
He is under investigation for suspected obstruction of justice related to a classified document leak to the German newspaper Bild.
Police say Braverman's presence in Israel is crucial for ongoing investigations.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the allegations as unfounded, calling the probe a "witch-hunt."