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Israel Police Seek Restrictions on Netanyahu's Adviser Amid Qatargate

3/3/2026

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On March 2, 2026, Israel Police sought to extend restrictions on Yonatan Urich, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid Qatargate.
Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court President Judge Menahem Mizrahi set a March 3 hearing.
The proposed order would ban Urich from contacting Netanyahu, bar him from work in Prime Minister's Office, and impose a travel ban through March 19, with courts weighing restrictions' necessity against obstruction of justice.

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On March 2, 2026, Israel Police sought to extend restrictions on Yonatan Urich, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid Qatargate.
Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court President Judge Menahem Mizrahi set a March 3 hearing.
The proposed order would ban Urich from contacting Netanyahu, bar him from work in Prime Minister's Office, and impose a travel ban through March 19, with courts weighing restrictions' necessity against obstruction of justice.