Israel's AG Expected to File Additional Indictment Against Prisons Chief Kobi Yaakobi

The charges reportedly involve witness harassment and obstruction of justice; Yaakobi's counsel says no formal notice has been received.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is expected to file an additional indictment against Israel Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi, i24NEWS and ynet reported. According to the reports, the new charges include witness harassment and obstruction of justice concerning Brigadier General Lior Avudraham.

The development comes approximately six months after authorities decided to charge Yaakobi with breach of trust and obstruction of justice in an affair linked to associates of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Responding to the reports, Yaakobi's defense attorney stated that they have not received any official notification on the matter. Further details regarding the timing of the indictment have not yet been released.