Israel utilized the connections with Qatar of retired Major General Yoav (Poli) Mordechai, who was questioned under caution in the "Qatar-gate" case on suspicion of bribery, and sent him on two secret missions to assist the Foreign Ministry — including during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This is revealed in ministry documents obtained by ynet. According to suspicions, the company Novard founded by Mordechai provided cyber protection to the Qataris — with the knowledge of the defense establishment.