Updates
Red Mail
18°
Tel Aviv-Jaffa
Search
Main
Israel News
Mideast & World News
Tech & Digital
Real Estate
Finance
Lifestyle
Health & Science
Jewish World
Travel
More
Channels
Opinions
Magazine
Sports
Food
Weather
Podcasts
Sites & Sources
Ynet
Calcalist
yad2
ynetespanol
Вести
mynet
Contact
Contact us
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Accessibility Statement
main
Israel News
Mideast & World News
Tech & Digital
Real Estate
Finance
Lifestyle
Health & Science
Jewish World
Travel
18°
Weather
YnetGlobal Channels
Opinions & Analysis
Magazine
Food
Sports
Weather
Podcasts
Sites & Sources
ynet
calcalist
yad2
Español
Вести
mynet
more channels
Israel News
Mideast & World News
Tech & Digital
Finance
Lifestyle
Health & Science
Travel
Contact
Contact us
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Accessibility Statement
Tags
Eli Feldstein
How Netanyahu advisers advanced Qatar’s agenda through retired Mossad officials
Retired Mossad officials, Netanyahu advisers and lobbyist Jay Footlik worked to shape Israeli media coverage and promote Qatar’s role as a mediator during the war, using a network dubbed the 'whitewashing network' to influence public perception and negotiation narratives
Netael Bandel
|
08.25.25
Via WhatsApp: Qatar's alleged path into the office of Israel's prime minister
WhatsApp communications show messaging sent from former Netanyahu aide Einhorn to then-spokesperson Feldstein, on to closest aide Urich, before being echoed by the prime minister or disseminated to the media; Netanyahu, Einhorn, Urich deny allegations of wrongdoing
Netael Bande
|
08.07.25
This is why Netanyahu might be called to testify in leaked classified document case
PM defended his close adviser Jonatan Urich, accused of leaking a classified Hamas document to German newspaper 'Bild'; but security assessments suggest the leak risked exposing sensitive IDF intel methods in Gaza
Netael Bandel
|
07.14.25
Netanyahu aide accused of leaking classified info on Gaza hostages, destroying evidence
According to charges, Jonathan Urich and Eli Feldstein shared info on Gaza hostages with fellow Netanyahu confidant Srulik Einhorn, intending to leak it to foreign media to influence public opinion and bypass military censorship
Netael Bandel
|
07.14.25
Leaked Qatargate documents fuel suspicion around Netanyahu inner circle
Files reveal Qatari-linked payments routed through UK firms and intermediaries; key suspects Jonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein face renewed scrutiny over classified documents
Gad Lior
|
06.06.25
Qatargate: Court orders Feldstein under house arrest, Urich to remain in custody
Judge partially accepts appeal, says Eli Feldstein will be under house arrest, but Jonathan Urich will remain in custody until Monday morning, pending further developments; lawyer accuses police of entrapment, says Urich fainted during interrogation
Netael Bandel
|
04.04.25
'In an instant, I went from a public servant to a suspect': Jerusalem Post editor details Qatargate investigation
Zvika Klein says he was stunned by the investigation and says that his trip to Qatar — during which he became the first Israeli journalist to interview the Qatari prime minister — was fully transparent and adhered to professional journalistic standards
Ynet
|
04.03.25
Doha in first response to Qatargate: 'We didn't pay to undermine Egypt's standing'
Police say a second Israeli businessman, who works with the Gulf states, is suspected of being in contact with foreign agent; add that more individuals from the business sector are planned to be summoned
Netael Bandel
|
04.03.25
Qatargate: The confrontation between Feldstein and Urich; arrested journalist released from house arrest
Confrontation between the prime minister's former spokesman and his close advisor was particularly difficult, during which Feldstein called Urich a 'liar'; Associates of Jerusalem Post editor Zvika Klein deny allegations and criticize what they described as unlawful leaks from the investigation; say his phone held by police without warrant
Ynet
|
04.03.25
Qatargate affair: Netanyahu aides accused of spreading paid Qatari propaganda during war
Court discloses that Jonathan Urich and Eli Feldstein allegedly worked with U.S. lobbyist Jay Footlik; they were paid to distribute pro-Qatar narratives and discredit Egypt’s mediation role in hostage deal talks
Netael Bandel
|
04.01.25
Netanyahu denounces Qatargate probe as 'political' persecution, says aides ‘held hostage’
Police investigate PM in his office; Netanyahu claims officers lacked evidence and targeted his aides to block appointment of new Shin Bet head
Netael Bandel, Itamar Eichner, Lior Ohana
|
03.31.25
Netanyahu testifies in 'Qatargate' probe
PM agrees to answer questions as aides accused of secretly promoting Qatari interests while in office; suspects arrested for alleged contact with a foreign agent and money laundering tied to payments from a US-based Qatar lobbyist
Netael Bandel
|
03.31.25
Netanyahu blasts ‘leftist Deep State’ in response to ‘Qatargate’ arrests
Police detain 2 suspects in probe into alleged Qatari payments to Netanyahu’s office staff; PM denies wrongdoing in fiery post; further details remain under gag order
Netael Bandel, Moran Azulay
|
03.19.25
'Qatargate': Israeli businessman says he transferred money from Qatar lobbyist to Netanyahu spokesperson
Gil Birger heard in recording saying long-time friend Jay Footnik, registered as agent for Qatar in the US, asked him to deliver the money to Eli Feldstein, citing tax reasons
Ynet
|
03.19.25
Court slaps sweeping gag order on explosive ‘Qatargate’ investigation
Israeli court grants police request to prohibit publication of any details on probe, centering on alleged ties between associates of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatar
Lior Ohana
|
03.11.25
More Articles
Hot Tags
Today
This Week
This Month
Judicial reform
Ahmad al-Sharaa
Airstrike
Amsterdam
Antisemitism
Ariel Bibas
Benjamin Netanyahu
Bitcoin
Climate crisis
Columbia University
Hot Tags
Today
This Week
This Month
Judicial reform
Ahmad al-Sharaa
Airstrike
Amsterdam
Antisemitism
Ariel Bibas
Benjamin Netanyahu
Bitcoin
Climate crisis
Columbia University
Related Tags
Israel
Hamas
Gaza
October 7
Hostage
Gaza Strip
Hostage deal
Benjamin Netanyahu
Ceasefire
Swords of Iron
""