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Court Blocks Netanyahu's Chief of Staff Amid Evidence Surge

2/17/2026

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On February 17, 2026, a court barred Tzachi Braverman, Prime Minister Netanyahu's chief of staff and ambassador pick to the U.K., from the Prime Minister's Office for one week.
The judge criticized the previous decision to lift restrictions on Braverman, stating that evidence against him has increased.
The court emphasized that considerations regarding foreign relations should not have influenced its earlier ruling.

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On February 17, 2026, a court barred Tzachi Braverman, Prime Minister Netanyahu's chief of staff and ambassador pick to the U.K., from the Prime Minister's Office for one week.
The judge criticized the previous decision to lift restrictions on Braverman, stating that evidence against him has increased.
The court emphasized that considerations regarding foreign relations should not have influenced its earlier ruling.