Court rules Netanyahu aide can return to work despite indictment over leaked documents (opens original article in a new tab)

A court ruled that Jonatan Urich, a close aide to Israeli PM Netanyahu, can return to work despite being indicted for leaking classified documents, as the risk of obstruction of justice has diminished over two years.

• Tel Aviv District Court rejected request to bar Jonatan Urich from contacting PM Netanyahu after his indictment
• Judge stated danger of obstruction of justice has decreased over two years since the incident
• Urich was indicted for leaking classified documents to Bild newspaper related to Hamas hostage deal