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Israeli Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban on Netanyahu's Aide

2/22/2026

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The Supreme Court of Israel rejected the request of Tzachi Braverman, prime minister Netanyahu's chief of staff, to appeal pre-trial restrictions tied to an investigation.
Braverman is barred from leaving the country and contacting officials.
Braverman is under investigation for allegedly obstructing justice over a leak of classified documents to Bild.
The restrictions are set to expire soon.
The court found no significant diplomatic harm during that period.

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The Supreme Court of Israel rejected the request of Tzachi Braverman, prime minister Netanyahu's chief of staff, to appeal pre-trial restrictions tied to an investigation.
Braverman is barred from leaving the country and contacting officials.
Braverman is under investigation for allegedly obstructing justice over a leak of classified documents to Bild.
The restrictions are set to expire soon.
The court found no significant diplomatic harm during that period.