Investigators Rely on Eli Feldstein’s Account in Probe Against Tzachi Braverman

Tzachi Braverman, former chief of staff to the Israeli Prime Minister, is awaiting a hearing ahead of potential indictment in the "Night Meeting" case, linked to allegations of obstructing the "Build" investigation. On June 4, 2023, Avishai Greenstein of i24NEWS revealed circumstantial evidence that led investigators to accept Eli Feldstein’s version of events regarding a late-night meeting in the Kirya parking lot in Tel Aviv, despite doubts about Feldstein’s credibility as a witness.

Feldstein first disclosed the meeting and Braverman’s involvement in an interview with Omri Asenheim on Kan 11. He described how Braverman summoned him to an unusual late-night meeting, handed him a list of names, and suggested he could "put out" an investigation reaching the Prime Minister’s office. Investigators reconstructed the timeline using communication records and vehicle tracking data, establishing a detailed chronology of the meeting.

According to the report, on September 25, the IDF’s Military Intelligence received a Shin Bet update about suspicious contacts between reservists and Feldstein, prompting a halt to internal investigations to avoid compromising the probe. On October 2, Shin Bet requested authorization from the Prime Minister’s office for preventive measures requiring the Prime Minister’s signature. On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, Braverman reportedly received names from Shin Bet to pass on for Netanyahu’s signature and urgently called Feldstein, who was in Bnei Brak and initially declined to come.

The meeting night began at 23:37 when Braverman called Feldstein, who was in Petah Tikva. Feldstein attempted to clarify Braverman’s intentions and contacted Jonathan Orich, who did not respond. Feldstein also called Likud CEO David Sharan and later spoke with retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter and Prime Minister’s spokesperson Omer Menzur. Vehicle tracking showed Feldstein’s car entering the Kirya parking lot at 01:28, with a 14-minute GPS blackout, suspected as the meeting time. Feldstein claimed Braverman insisted they leave their phones in the car.

Investigators highlight that documents requiring the Prime Minister’s signature, requested by Shin Bet, were returned to the Prime Minister’s office the same night. Braverman denies Feldstein’s claims, asserting that many people communicate with him at those hours. His lawyers dismissed the reports as baseless and biased leaks. Spokesperson Omer Menzur also denied recalling such an event. Investigators believe the combined evidence, including tracking data, phone calls, and document timing, strongly supports Feldstein’s account and suggests serious obstruction of justice.

Braverman’s legal team stated there is no basis for the publication, accusing it of connecting unrelated facts and relying on interested leaks without allowing Braverman to review the hearing materials while his hands are tied at this stage.