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Former security chiefs say leaked classified material harmed national security in Orich case
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100% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 11, 2026
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What happened
Former security chiefs Ronen Bar and Herzi Halevi told police that the Bild leak harmed national security and exposed intelligence sources. Their testimony came as Jonathan Urich was added to the amended indictment in the classified-documents affair, while prosecutors sought restrictions on him and clashed with his lawyer in court.
- 01Bar and Halevi said the Bild leak seriously harmed national security.
- 02Their testimony supported the prosecution’s case against Jonathan Urich.
- 03Urich was added to the amended indictment with Feldstein and Ari Rosenfeld.
- 04Prosecutors say Urich destroyed evidence and may coordinate testimony with Netanyahu.
- 05A judge rejected the prosecution’s request to bar Urich from the Prime Minister’s Office.
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OrganizationsShin Bet, Israel Defense Forces, Bild, Likud, State Prosecutor's Office, Bar Association
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