Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Israeli Police Detain Netanyahu's Chief of Staff
Israeli police detained Tzachi Braverman, the Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for questioning.
They suspect him of trying to stop an investigation into leaked secret information.
The police searched his home and took his phone.
Braverman is supposed to become Israel's ambassador to the UK soon.
Some politicians, like Yair Lapid, think he shouldn't get the job because of the investigation.
But the Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar, supports Braverman's appointment.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Israeli police detained Tzachi Braverman, Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for alleged obstruction of a probe into leaked classified intelligence.
Braverman's home was searched, and his phone was seized during the investigation.
Braverman is set to become Israel’s next ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid called to halt Braverman's appointment due to the investigation.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar supported Braverman's appointment, emphasizing the importance of due process.
- Who
- Tzachi Braverman, Chief of Staff to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
- What
- Detained for alleged obstruction of a probe into leaked classified intelligence
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Israel, with detention in Lod
- Why
- Alleged attempt to obstruct a probe into leaked classified intelligence to German tabloid Bild
- Detained Individual
- Tzachi Braverman
- Position
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Chief of Staff
- Alleged Crime
- Obstructing a probe into leaked classified intelligence
- Investigation Unit
- Lahav 433 major crimes unit
- Location of Detention
- Lod
- Upcoming Role
- Israel’s next ambassador to the United Kingdom
- Opposition Leader's Stance
- Yair Lapid called to halt the appointment
- Foreign Minister's Stance
- Gideon Sa’ar supported the appointment