Qatargate scandal grips Israel as Netanyahu aides accused of secret Qatar campaign

Qatargate scandal grips Israel as Netanyahu aides accused of secret Qatar campaign

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office is facing renewed scrutiny after police arrested two close associates accused of receiving payments from Qatar to promote its image in Israel, intensifying concerns over foreign influence at the highest levels of government. The scandal, dubbed “Qatargate” by local media, erupted this week with the arrests of Netanyahu’s longtime media adviser Jonatan Urich and former spokesman Eli Feldstein. Bo…

Two Israeli Prime Minister's confidants have been arrested, accused of working for Qatar, the most important questions and answers to the political scandal that keeps Israel in mind.

Qatar, Netanyahu deny any wrongdoing in 'Qatargate' scandal

Netanyahu announced that he is suing former defense minister and IDF chief of staff Moshe Ya’alon over accusations that the premier accepted money from Qatar. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News As Israeli politicians become embroiled in publicizing or refuting the allegations in the “Qatargate” scandal, Qatar issued a statement denying it funded Israeli politicians and effectively pouring cold water on the allegations. Some within Israel have all…

When Netanyahu defends arrested adviser Urich, he's trying to obstruct the Qatargate probe

Large sums have been found in Yonatan Urich's bank accounts ■ Israel mulls an international arrest warrant for another PR adviser, Israel Einhorn, who won't return for questioning ■ Attorney general is expected to tell the High Court a conflict of interest blocks Netanyahu from firing the Shin Bet chief

Request the dispatch of this daily service by Whatsapp +54911 2508 7790 1- Qatar issued a statement denying that it had financed Israeli politicians, dissociating itself from the “Qatargate.” 2- The Israeli embassy in the United Kingdom accused the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, of spreading “Hamas propaganda” in his Ramadan statement. 3- The president of the Knesset Amir Ohana, began his official visit to two Muslim countries that no president of…

WhatsApp messages revealed between Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich raise questions about Urich's involvement in the affair, contrary to his version that he did not know the person and was not involved in the transaction. This is according to a report by Aviad Glickman.