Netanyahu's lawyer, Boaz Ben Tzur, asked to be released from representing Netanyahu, published today (Monday) Guy Peleg. According to close associates, the request comes for personal reasons.
Attorney Amit Hadad, who represents the Prime Minister in cases 1000 and 2000, expressed his willingness to represent him in this case as well. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu also responded, saying: "I regret his departure, but under the circumstances - family comes first. I can only wish a full recovery for his family member"