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Court Upholds Ban on Netanyahu Advisor Amid Investigations

3/9/2026

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A District Court reinstated a ban on Yonatan Urich, senior advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, prohibiting contact with the premier amid investigations.
Judge Amit Michles said the restriction aims to prevent obstructing justice, given Urich's alleged involvement in the Bild affair.
The court upheld the ban after Urich faced charges in the Qatargate affair, including bribery and money laundering.

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A District Court reinstated a ban on Yonatan Urich, senior advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, prohibiting contact with the premier amid investigations.
Judge Amit Michles said the restriction aims to prevent obstructing justice, given Urich's alleged involvement in the Bild affair.
The court upheld the ban after Urich faced charges in the Qatargate affair, including bribery and money laundering.