Raviv Drucker Faces Police Complaint Over Driving While Filming

Israeli investigative journalist Raviv Drucker, host of Channel 13's "Hamakor" program, is facing a formal police complaint and criticism for allegedly violating traffic laws during the filming of a segment. The complaint was filed by activist Yevgeny Zarubinsky, who submitted it to the Israel Police after Drucker was seen in the report using his mobile phone while driving.

Zarubinsky stated on social media platform X that Drucker's actions demonstrate a "disregard for the law" and set a "bad example for the public," comparing it to individuals filming themselves committing offenses for social media. He emphasized that using a phone while driving is a life-threatening offense and urged the police to enforce the law equally.

In parallel, the CEO of the "B'Tselem" organization, Shai Glick, sent a sharp letter to the Second Authority for Television and Radio. Glick alleged that Drucker was also filmed driving without a seatbelt during the report. He argued that the broadcast of these clips, after editing and approval, sent a dangerous message to viewers that traffic laws are merely recommendations and that journalists are above the law.

Glick demanded an urgent inquiry, severe sanctions against the program and its host, and a public apology from Channel 13. This situation arises amidst a broader controversy surrounding the "Hamakor" report, which focused on Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Netanyahu family had previously threatened to sue Drucker and Channel 13 for NIS 1 million, alleging the report contained absolute lies and misleading publications.