PMO leaker to remain in custody over the weekend after appeal delays release to house arrest

15 November 2024, 2:21 pm

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Eli Feldstein, a spokesman who worked with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the central suspect in the PMO security documents leak scandal, will remain in custody over the weekend, Hebrew media reports.

Feldstein was expected to be released to house arrest today following a ruling by the Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court, but his release was pushed off until Sunday following appeals filed by the Israel Police and the Shin Bet.

The appeals were rejected by the Lod District Court, but the delay in proceedings means that Feldstein can only be released at the start of next week.

According to reports, an indictment against Feldstein and another suspect in the case is expected in the coming days.