During a hearing at the Lod District Court regarding the extension of restrictions on Jonathan Urich, an advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu involved in the "Qatar-gate" affair, police representative Gil Rachlin explained that "the purpose is preventative, forward-looking, out of concern for a similar offense being committed." According to Rachlin, the concern is that Urich will receive money not necessarily from Qatar, but even from another country - while working for Netanyahu, to promote its interests. "There is a real concern that he will not tell the Prime Minister about all his work with countries and their interests. This is a breach inviting theft. The Prime Minister's Office is the most sensitive place in the country, and the suspect has already proven that for financial gain he is willing to do a great deal."

