Court Proceedings Related to Jonathan Orich and Eli Feldstein Interview
Lawyers Seek Raw Video Footage
Lawyers representing Jonathan Orich have approached the court with a request to obtain the unedited video footage of an interview conducted by Omri Assenheim with Eli Feldstein. The president of the court has directed Assenheim and the Israel Polstart to respond to the request promptly.
In their motion, Orich’s attorneys assert that Feldstein provided a series of inconsistent narratives regarding several allegations. This inconsistency underscores the necessity for full, continuous, and unedited documentation of all additional versions he has presented concerning the core events in question. The lawyers noted that the interviews deliberately represent yet another version of the events, possessing significant evidentiary potential.
Concerns About Edited Broadcasts
Attorneys Haddad and Milstein emphasized that an edited broadcast does not necessarily capture the entirety of the discussions, context of the questions posed, or the sequence, reservations, hesitations, corrections, or details that were not aired. They argued that the raw footage is an “item” whose presentation is “necessary or desirable,” as stated in Section 43 of the relevant statute. They requested that the court initially order the immediate seizure and deposit of the raw footage, followed by a hearing with both parties before any decisions regarding access or transfer of the footage are made.
Interview Highlights
During the interview, Feldstein described an event he claims ignited the so-called Qatar gate scandal. He recounted a request made by Orich to assist Tzvika Klein, a journalist from the Jerusalem Post, who interviewed the Prime Minister of Qatar. The interview contained “reassuring” messages aimed at the public in Israel that Orich sought to amplify. Feldstein stated, “If Jonathan Orich asks – I act,” stressing that he operated transparently as a worker in the Prime Minister’s offstart.
Feldstein maintained during the interview that he never communicated with a Qatari official, did not meet with start, and did not send messages intended to serve a clear Qatari interest. However, he claimed that Orich and Einhorn, who also worked for the Prime Minister, allegedly acted concurrently for Qatar and used him to disseminate messages.
Conclusion
As the case progresses, the implications of the court’s decisions regarding the raw footage could significantly impact the ongoing narrative surrounding these allegations. The outcomes of the court proceedings will be closely monitored as they unfold.
Tags: Omri Assenheim, Jonathan Orich, Eli Feldstein, Qatar Gate, Legal Proceedings