Qatar Gate

AG Baharav-Miara orders indictment despite lack of evidence

Yonatan Urich expected to be indicted alongside Eli Feldstein and Ari Rosenfeld on serious security-related charges, despite judge's ruling that he is uninvolved.

Qatargate:

Senior journalists summoned to investigation

With the Attorney General's approval, police investigators carried out follow-up inquiries and summoned senior journalists to give open testimony about their ties to Eli Feldstein.

Mossad chief Barnea

'Qatar-Gate did not harm Israel’s security'

Outgoing Mossad director David Barnea said he did not identify any damage to national security or to the hostage-release negotiations as a result of the “Qatar-Gate" affair.

Official from former Chief of Staff's office interrogated

Official who served in former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's office interrogated in connection to leaks.

Tzachi Braverman appeals conditions of release

Tzachi Braverman, head of Prime Minister's Office team, appeals release conditions following interrogation. 'Absurd political investigation.'

Haaretz analyst received money from Qatar lobbyist

Former Haaretz analyst Alon Pinkas received payments from a Qatar-affiliated company, report says.

Yair Golan's surprising criticism of left-wing ideas

'The Democrats' chairman said lessons from Oslo and the Gaza disengagement must not be repeated, ruling out a rapid Palestinian state.

Qatargate:

Allegations, moral clarity, and Israel's security

Qatar’s alleged use of figures in the Prime Minister’s most innermost sanctum directly affects the very security of the citizens of Israel. The truth must out. Opinion.

New details in "Qatargate" scandal

Einhorn asked Feldstein to delete conversations

According to reports, Israel Einhorn asked Eli Feldstein to delete their conversations with Yonatan Urich. Later, he claimed during an investigation that the chats had been deleted.

Bennett:

Netanyahu's aides must receive life sentences for treason

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett urged Benjamin Netanyahu to stop defending aides tied to the Qatargate scandal, accusing them of deliberate treason that harmed Israel’s security and relations with Egypt during wartime.

Likud statement infuriates haredi party

United Torah Judaism chief MK Yitzhak Goldknopf sharply condemns Shabbat-desecrating official Likud statement on Qatar Gate scandal.

Gallant responds:

'Let them release the footage, I have no problem'

Former Defense Minister Gallant responds to Eli Feldstein’s claim that the Prime Minister’s Office holds footage against him: “Let them release the video - I have no problem with it.”

Smotrich on QatarGate

'Even if Netanyahu didn't know, it's a problem'

Minister Smotrich addressed the QatarGate scandal at the National Education Conference: "This is absolute madness. I'm shocked by the correspondence that was published."

Defense Minister:

'Israel will never leave the territory of Gaza'

Minister Israel Katz assured that even after returning the Gaza Strip to Arab control, Israel will continue to hold a buffer zone inside the enclave.

Eli Feldstein:

'Netanyahu was behind the leak to Bild'

Qatar Gate suspect Eli Feldstein talks about a conference call he claims took place with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Yonatan Urich after the document was leaked to the German newspaper Bild.

Bennett accuses

'The worst betrayal in Israel's history'

The former prime minister called on the Shin Bet and the police to investigate what the prime minister knew about the 'Qatargate'affair and wondered 'Why is Netanyahu silent?'

Qatar Gate:

Police reveal correspondence between Eli Feldstein, Yonatan Urich

Israel Police reveal Eli Feldstein updated Netanyahu advisor Yonatan Urich on pro-Qatar messaging during the war; Urich denies involvement.

Bennett

'Netanyahu’s office betrayed Israel, IDF soldiers during wartime'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett issued a scathing statement on the exposure of the alleged activities of Netanyahu's advisers in the Qatar Gate affair.

Former spokesman reveals

The 'mission' from Netanyahu

Eli Feldstein, former spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, appears in an interview and describes the mission he received from Netanyahu after October 7

Qatar-Gate

Police return journalist's phones 6 months after they were seized

Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein had his phones returned six months after police seized them in the “Qatar-Gate” probe. Klein quipped online: “Keep, sell, or toss?”

District court overturns magistrate again; Urich barred from PMO

A month after overturning a similar lower court ruling, the Lod-Central District Court again ruled that Jonatan Urich will not be allowed to resume his work at the Prime Minister's Office, overturning a magistrate's court decision.

Likud MK pushes to define Qatar as an enemy state

MK Amit Halevi is initiating a bill that would add Qatar to the list of enemy states to allow Israel to fight its influence more directly.

Minister Eli Cohen testifies in Qatar-Gate affair

Minister Eli Cohen provides brief testimony in the Qatar-Gate affair after being questioned about a meeting request from lobbyist Jay Footlik, which he declined.

Qatar-Gate

Hostage negotiator suspended for two weeks

Maj. Gen. (res.) Yoav ‘Poli’ Mordechai was removed from Israel’s hostage negotiations team after police barred his involvement amid the Qatar-Gate bribery investigation.

Court overturns decision:

District court overturns magistrate; Urich still barred from PMO

Lod District Court accepts police appeal against Yonatan Urich, orders restrictions to continue until September, due to concerns of disruption to investigation.

'Judenrat, beast!':

Likud MK removed for hurling abuse at court marshals

MK Tally Gotliv removed from a hearing on the Qatar-gate scandal in the Lod District Court this morning after a clash with a court marshal.

Police arrested Urich to recruit him as state witness against PM

Adv. Besserglick criticizes police and prosecutor's office for their conduct during arrest of Netanyahu's former advisor, Yonatan Urich, claiming draconian measures were used while concealing evidence.

Police

'Netanyahu didn't know of Urich's activities in Qatargate'

The police filed an appeal with the Lod District Court against Judge Mizrahi's decision to revoke the restrictive conditions on Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisor Jonathan Urich.

Report:

Qatar-Gate suspect took part in hostage talks despite Qatar ties

A former senior Mossad official, questioned under caution in the "Qatar-Gate" affair, sat on the hostage release negotiation team at the start of the war.

Advisor to PM: 'Nonsense. Fake.'

Advisor to PM Yonatan Urich attacks the article published about him in the Yedioth Ahronoth daily, calling it 'distorted, false, misleading, and one-sided.'

Urich indictment:

PM attacks: 'This is a bizarre decision, an absurd move'

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacks Attorney General on the intention to prosecute Yonatan Urich, 'An absurd move intended to serve a different agenda.'

AG, PM compromise

David Zini to be appointed ISA chief after Qatargate probe

The Attorney General and representatives of Prime Minister Netanyahu have reached a compromise: David Zini's appointment as Shin Bet head will await the completion of the 'QatarGate' investigation.

Qatargate:

Former IDF Spokesperson Yoav Mordechai testifies

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yoav Mordechai is under investigation in the Qatargate affair, suspected of contact with a foreign agent and bribery.

Pending police appeal

Qatar-gate: Court orders Urich's release from house arrest

Judge Mizrahi criticizes police conduct, says evidence undermines claim Yonatan Urich acted as a public servant in alleged corruption case.

Qatargate:

Judge indicates that there will be no indictment

In a dramatic turn during the high-profile Qatargate investigation, a Rishon Lezion judge released Netanyahu's advisor Yonatan Urich to house arrest and cast serious doubt on the prosecution’s direction.

Qatar-Gate affair:

Judge accepts appeal, Yonatan Urich to remain in custody

District Court judge overturns the decision of the Rishon LeZion Magistrate Court President and extends the detention of Prime Minister adviser Yonatan Urich.

Qatar-Gate:

Former Mossad agent arrested as investigation continues

Jonathan Urich, an advisor to the Prime Minister, was also re-arrested again in the Qatargate scandal, which allegedly involves a connection between officials in the Prime Minister's Office and Qatar.

Qatari Prime Minister:

Qatar-gate - 'Baseless propaganda'

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Al Thani said that allegations that his government employed aides of the Israeli Prime Minister have 'no basis in truth.'

Jerusalem Post editor:

In what democratic country can a journalist's cellphone be taken?

Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Zvika Klein accuses police of confiscating and failing to return his cell phone despite having no court order to take or hold the phone.

Feldstein: The Prime Minister's spokesperson lied

Eli Feldstein stated that all his activities on military and diplomatic issues were conducted for Netanyahu.

In Depth:

What is Qatar-Gate?

Multiple officials in the Prime Minister's Office have been accused of taking funds from Qatar. Where did such allegations begin, and how have they affected Israel's highest echelons?

Yonatan Urich, Qatar Gate suspect, released to house arrest

Yonatan Urich, adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, released to house arrest after police decide not to request additional extension of his arrest.

Zvika Klein to Arutz Sheva:

'I wanted to help; they violated my freedom of press'

Zvika Klein, the editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, claims that the investigation into 'Qatar-Gate' is plagued with both professional and ethical problems.

Qatar Gate:

JPost Editor-in-Chief: Police tapped my phone without a warrant

Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein investigated in Qatar Gate affair talks about his interrogation, Qatari funding, and his connections with the other suspects.

Investigated editor breaks out in tears in interview

The editor of the Jerusalem Post lost composure during his first interview since being investigated regarding Qatar-Gate.

David Saig named as additional suspect in Qatar Gate affair

Israeli businessman David Saig, who has connections in Gulf states, interrogated on suspicion of contacting a foreign agent. 'He has no connection to the suspicions investigated in the affair, he is a law-abiding citizen,' attorney says.

Qatar Gate:

Suspects Urich and Feldstein to be released to house arrest

Qatar Gate suspects Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich released to house arrest for 18 days, despite police request to keep them in custody.

'Qatar-Gate'

Qatar comments on affair, makes no mention of PM's staff

The Qatari regime's first official comment regarding the "Qatar-Gate" affair focuses on denying claims that it paid to spread messages undermining Egypt, but it did not mention Prime Minister Netanyahu's aides.

Nir Barkat:

We must get rid of Qatar, it's a dangerous entity

Minister Barkat called for legislation that classifies Qatar as a terror-supporting state and said it should be considered a 'bitter enemy.'

Journalist's associates dismiss Qatar Gate allegations

After his release from house arrest, associates of the Jerusalem Post editor rejected the allegations against him and insisted he acted according to law.

Journalists' Organization calls to remain silent in investigation

Following the summons of journalists to testify in the Qatar Gate affair, the Journalists' Organization held a special Zoom meeting this morning in which they advised members not to confess to investigators.

AG reveals: Journalist suspected of accepting favors from Qatar

Attorney General says investigation of journalist Zvika Klein moved from open testimony to interrogation under caution mid-session.

Israeli journalist:

'Saying Bibi received money from Qatar is slandering him'

Israeli journalist Guy Peleg claimed that in his opinion, Prime Minister Netanyahu did not know about the alleged connection between his office staff and Qatar.

Netanyahu blasts Ronen Bar, Shin Bet responds

The Prime Minister claims, in response to the "Qatar Gate" affair, that Benny Gantz and Ronen Bar praised Qatar and visited it – yet were not investigated like his adviser Yonatan Urich.

Gil Birger named as businessman interrogated in Qatar Gate case

Gil Birger interrogated under caution in connection with Qatar Gate case, police claim he was involved in transferring money.

Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief investigated in Qatar-Gate affair

Klein is suspected of being in contact with a foreign agent and mediating between PM's spokesman Eli Feldstein and a businessman and lobbyist for the Qatari government.

Qatar-Gate

Did PM's Office messages originate in Qatar?

Police are expected to request that Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstien remain in custody for another nine days as the investigation into the 'Qatar-Gate' affair continues.

Minister Dichter:

'The Prime Minister's people should not be dealing with Qatar'

Former ISA Director and current Minister of Agriculture Avi Dichter spoke out against members of the Prime Minister's staff having alleged connections with Qatari figures. 'It's worrying and disturbing.'

Netanyahu on Qatar-Gate:

Political witch hunt to prevent ISA Chief's dismissal

After testifying to the police on Qatar-Gate, Prime Minister Netanyahu published a video claiming the investigation is solely meant to prevent ISA Chief Bar's dismissal and to remove him from office.

Qatar Gate:

Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich to remain in custody

Prime Minister's advisers to have court hearing tomorrow in the extension of their detention.