Israeli prosecutors expected to indict former Netanyahu aide
Israeli prosecutors are considering indicting Tzachi Braverman, a former aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for his involvement in a leak of classified intelligence. The investigation has intensified scrutiny on Netanyahu's office regarding the handling of sensitive information during the Gaza conflict. Charges may include fraud, breach of trust, and obstruction of justice, pending a pre-indictment hearing.
- ▪Prosecutors are weighing charges against Tzachi Braverman related to a classified intelligence leak.
- ▪Braverman allegedly contacted a media adviser to Netanyahu after learning of a covert investigation.
- ▪The leaked intelligence was published by the German newspaper Bild and was described as 'top secret.'
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Israeli prosecutors expected to indict former Netanyahu aideSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe office was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced scrutiny over the handling of classified information during the war in Gaza.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 26, 2026, 07:03 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 07:03 PMJERUSALEM – Israeli prosecutors said on May 26 they were considering indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s former chief of staff Tzachi Braverman in connection with an investigation into the leak of classified intelligence information.In a statement, the State Attorney’s Office said Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and State Attorney Amit Aisman were weighing charges of “fraud and breach of trust, as well as obstruction of justice”, subject to a…
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