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נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ עם אמיר קטאר
Qatar lobby reaches deep into US conservative media, documents show
Newly revealed DOJ documents show Doha's increasing efforts in right-wing outlets, including Fox News, to promote favorable narratives; critics warn of growing Qatari influence, after Trump’s public praise for the emirate  
Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.18.25
יונתן אוריך
Judge blasts police over Netanyahu adviser’s re-arrest as Qatargate probe intensifies
Court orders Jonathan Urich released after surprise detention; investigation shifts to alleged Qatari money trail and possible political ties, while Netanyahu allies claim persecution; 'Investigation's racing forward without anyone asking what the offense is,' judge says
Ynet correspondents | 05.08.25
רונן בר בנימין נתניהו
Netanyahu submits affidavit, accuses Shin Bet chief of lying about October 7
Prime minister files a sworn affidavit accusing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar of mismanaging warnings ahead of the October 7 massacre, while stopping short of explicitly denying allegations he sought to override the judiciary
Itamar Eichner, Netael Bandel | 04.27.25
Benjamin Netanyahu, Ronen Bar
PM wanted me to obey him, not court and to surveil protest leaders, Shin Bet head tells court
Bar submits open and classified letters in his sworn affidavit, tells Supreme Court he is concerned next chief to be unable to operate without fear of dismissal;  He also questions motives behind his removal during Qatargate probe and hostage talks ; PMO says document is all lies 
Netanel Bendel | 04.21.25
צביקה קליין
Senior editor alleges police confiscated his phone without warrant
Zvika Klein, who was investigated in the Qatargate affair, alleges that his phone was taken and has not yet been returned to him; 'in what democratic country do they take a journalist’s phone — an editor’s phone, containing protected sources — without a judge’s warrant and don’t return it?!"
Ran Boker | 04.20.25
בינימין נתניהו, יורם כהן
Ex-Shin Bet chief: Netanyahu tried to weaponize security agency against Bennett
Former security chief Yoram Cohen says Netanyahu urged him to block Naftali Bennett from joining Security Cabinet over unproven decades-old claims; he warns any domestic intelligence chief agreeing to such request would cross dangerous line
Ynet | 04.07.25
עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי נשיא מצרים
Egypt closely monitors 'Qatargate' developments in Israel, biding its time
Analysis: Egypt remains cautious as Israel grapples with the 'Qatargate' scandal, involving alleged Qatari influence on Netanyahu's aides; While monitoring developments closely, Cairo refrains from public criticism, focusing instead on safeguarding its national security and regional interests.
Smadar Perry | 04.06.25
אמיר קטאר שייח' תמים בן חמד אל-ת'אני פסגה הערבית-אסלאמית סעודיה ריאד ערב הסעודית
Israel’s Qatar dilemma: Ally, mediator or enemy?
Analysis: From the World Cup to Gaza hostages, gas deals to elite universities, Qatar’s reach is global; its wealth buys influence, its image is polished; with new claims of its role in Israel, a former Mossad official warns: 'We’ll have to ban doing business with them'
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 04.05.25
יונתן אוריך אלי פלדשטיין קטאר
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
צביקה קליין
'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
ביבי נתניהו ישראל איינהורן יונתן אוריך אלי פלדשטיין גיל בירגר ג'יי פוטליק
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
יונתן אוריך אלי פלדשטיין קטאר
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
ביבי נתניהו ישראל איינהורן יונתן אוריך אלי פלדשטיין גיל בירגר ג'יי פוטליק
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
עצרת בכיכר החטופים
Families of Israelis held in Gaza outraged after PM compares his aids to hostages
Netanyahu releases a clip claiming his close advisors arrested in Qatargate probe are held hostage by the 'deep state' out to remove him from power; Families of Israelis held by Hamas in Gaza, condemn his insensitive comparison
Yael Ciechanover | 04.01.25
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