In a significant legal development, an Israeli court has ordered the release to house arrest of Feldstein and the still unnamed reserve soldier, who had been held in detention for over a month.
However, the court just imposed a 48-hour stay on its earlier release order, which means that Feldstein and the reservist will remain in detention until extending until Thursday at 6 PM.
Prosecutors have been given until 1 PM tomorrow (Wednesday) to decide whether they will file an appeal against the release decision.
Earlier today (Tuesday), a judge in Tel Aviv district court cast doubt on the prosecution's main charge against Feldstein in a classified document leak case, citing "evidentiary weakness" regarding intent to harm national security.
While finding sufficient initial evidence for charges of unauthorized sharing of classified information, the court highlighted potential selective prosecution concerns.
The case involves Feldstein and an unnamed IDF reservist charged with leaking classified information from the Prime Minister's Office. The judge noted that evidence showing Netanyahu spokesman Jonathan Urich had messaged Feldstein that "the boss is pleased" after leaks appeared in German newspaper Bild raises questions about why Urich wasn't charged.
The court found merit in the reservist's defense that he intended to bring materials to Prime Minister Netanyahu's attention.
In his ruling today, the judge characterized Feldstein and the reservist as "two young men with no criminal record who have made significant contributions to the state throughout their lives in various capacities."
The court noted being particularly moved by Feldstein's "emotional statement" in which he expressed deep regret for his misconduct.
The reservist's attorney Uri Korev suggested more revelations await, telling media "the earth will shake when the publication ban is lifted."
Meanwhile, a controversial "Feldstein Law" proposed by the ministerial committee would grant immunity for sharing classified documents with Netanyahu - a move criticized by Legal Advisor Gali Baharav-Miara as potentially targeted legislation interfering with ongoing criminal proceedings.
