Police again ask to extend remand of PM aides Urich and Feldstein by seven days

4 April 2025, 10:17 am

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Police have again asked to extend the detention of Netanyahu aides Jonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein by seven days, amid the ongoing probe into the so-called Qatargate scandal, in which they are central suspects.

The Rishon LeZion Magistrate’s Court rejected the same request yesterday, choosing instead to extend the remand by just 24 hours.

Police detained Urich and Feldstein for questioning on Monday. They suspect both of having taken money to spread pro-Qatari messaging to reporters, with the goal of boosting the Gulf state’s image as a mediator in hostage talks between Israel and Hamas, while in the prime minister’s employ.