Israeli State Attorney to Appeal House Arrest for PMO Leak Suspects
The suspects, including a Netanyahu aide, are accused of leaking classified documents to foreign media, with the court citing weak evidence for intent to harm national security.
- Eli Feldstein, a media aide in Prime Minister Netanyahu's office, and an unnamed IDF NCO are accused of leaking top-secret documents related to Hamas' hostage negotiation strategy.
- The classified document was reportedly leaked to the German tabloid Bild after Israeli media outlets were blocked by IDF censorship from publishing it.
- A Tel Aviv judge ruled on Tuesday to release the suspects to house arrest, citing insufficient evidence to prove intent to harm national security, though other charges remain.
- The State Attorney’s Office announced plans to appeal the decision, with the suspects remaining in custody until the appeal is heard by Thursday.
- The case has raised questions about selective enforcement, as another Netanyahu advisor was questioned but not charged in connection to the leaks.
The Jerusalem Post 
Haaretz 