Tzachi Braverman

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The BibiLeaks scandal

As of May 2026: Released after 13-hour detention; banned from PM office 15 days, from leaving country 30 days; appealing restrictions

Netanyahu's chief of staff was detained by Israel's national crime unit on January 11, 2026, suspected of obstructing an investigation into a September 2024 leak of classified Hamas documents to German tabloid Bild. The documents appeared to justify Netanyahu's resistance to a hostage deal and were published just days after six captives were found executed in a Rafah tunnel.

Updated May 20

Notable Quotes

According to Feldstein's testimony on Israeli broadcaster KAN, Braverman told him: 'I can shut down the investigation.'

from The BibiLeaks scandal · Updated May 20

In his appeal, Braverman described the investigation as 'a bizarre political investigation' and argued the restrictions prevent orderly termination of his role.

from The BibiLeaks scandal · Updated May 20