Raviv Drucker Investigated by Police After Driving While Distracted Allegations

Veteran Israeli journalist Raviv Drucker is under police investigation following allegations of using his phone while driving. The investigation was initiated after the Likud party filed a complaint, citing footage aired on Drucker's investigative program "HaMakor" (The Source). The police's Traffic Division summoned Drucker for questioning.

Likud, represented by attorney Ilan Bombach, argued in their complaint that Drucker's public status as a journalist does not exempt him from traffic laws. They asserted that the documented incident should be treated like any other case of alleged phone use while driving, emphasizing that public figures should not disregard legal regulations.

Drucker, however, strongly criticized the investigation itself, calling it excessive. He stated that he was questioned by two different police units and that such incidents typically result in a traffic ticket, not a formal investigation. He drew a parallel to past instances where police would approach him for information after his investigative reports on ministers, contrasting it with his current situation where he is being investigated based on footage.

Drucker also claimed that while the police are focusing on his alleged traffic violation, they are not addressing the substantive claims raised in his "HaMakor" report concerning Minister Amichai Eliyahu. He pointed out that Channel 14 published a report about his investigation on the same day, but omitted any mention of the report about Minister Eliyahu.