On Wednesday, the Israeli Supreme Court ruled in favor of journalist Omri Assenheim, rejecting police demands for all raw materials from his interview with Eli Feldstein. The court, led by President Isaac Amit, criticized the police's request as overly broad, likening it to a 'fishing expedition.' The decision emphasizes that journalistic privilege extends beyond just the identity of sources to include off-the-record materials and raw content created through trust-based relationships. However, the privilege is not absolute; courts can still mandate disclosure if the materials are deemed relevant and necessary for justice. The police must now submit a more precise request by June 3, 2023, detailing what they seek and why it is essential. This case arises from Assenheim's interview that touched on the alleged leak of a classified IDF document to the German newspaper Bild, which is under investigation. The ruling marks a significant expansion of journalistic protections in Israel, potentially influencing how police conduct future investigations involving media materials.