A district court judge has lifted restrictions on Jonatan Urich, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's top aide and a central suspect in the Qatargate scandal, allowing him to resume contact and work with the premier. The judge sharply criticized police for failing to present sufficient evidence and for their handling of the investigation materials, dismissing the request to extend Urich's ban on contact with Netanyahu and other officials. The case involves allegations that Urich and other advisers ran a pro-Qatari public relations campaign and engaged in potentially corrupt lobbying activities while working for Netanyahu. The judge also highlighted inconsistencies in the treatment of suspects and questioned the logic behind police actions, while opposition figures condemned Netanyahu's testimony and the broader implications for government integrity.