Raviv Drucker Questioned by Police Over Driving Incident

Israeli investigative journalist Raviv Drucker was questioned by traffic police on Monday, September 28, following the release of a video showing him holding a mobile phone while driving. The recording, which circulated on social media several days prior, originated from a segment on Channel 13's program "HaMakor" (The Source), which Drucker hosts. Following the video's publication, police received multiple complaints against Drucker. Notably, attorney Ilan Bombach filed a complaint on behalf of the Likud party, highlighting that Drucker filmed himself using his phone while driving. However, traffic police stated that the decision to summon Drucker for questioning was independent of these complaints. The investigative unit of the traffic police will now determine the next steps, with the case expected to conclude with a fine and penalty points, the standard punishment for using a mobile phone while driving. Police regulations stipulate that drivers are prohibited from holding or using a phone without a hands-free device while in motion. The article also notes that the number of penalty points for this offense was increased in 2026. Drucker is a prominent investigative journalist known for his critical reporting on Prime Minister Netanyahu, including investigations related to Case 4000 and interviews with former Netanyahu confidant Nir Hefetz. The political rivalry between Drucker and Netanyahu has been intense, with the Likud party previously calling for Drucker's imprisonment, a statement Prime Minister Netanyahu later deemed unfortunate.