AG: ‘Serious concern’ Feldstein Law is ‘improper political interference’ in case involving PM’s associates

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara comes out against the so-called Feldstein Law, saying there is serious concern it is “improper political interference” in a criminal case concerning individuals close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

“There is serious concern that this is personal legislation, aimed at improper political interference in a criminal proceeding concerning those close to the prime minister,” Baharav-Miara says in a statement.

Ministers advanced the law granting immunity to members of the defense establishment who pass classified information to the prime minister or defense minister without authorization.

Charges have been brought against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesman Eli Feldstein and an unnamed IDF reservist relating to their alleged involvement in the leak of classified intelligence information to the foreign press in a bid to sway public opinion against a hostage deal.