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Netanyahu aide Urich cleared to return to work in PMO as Qatargate inquiry continues

Court lifted nearly all restrictions on Urich, who had been barred from contacting the Prime Minister’s Office and key figures amid the Qatargate investigation, saying there was no evidence he intended to harm Israel’s security

Netael Bandel, Yuval Karni | 08.14.25

Eli Feldstein, Benjamin Netanyahu, Srulik Einhorm, Jonathan Urich

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

Millions in commissions: Transactions of IDF general suspected in Qatargate revealed

Maj. Gen. (res.) Yoav (Poli) Mordechai, who was investigated on suspicion of bribery and contact with a foreign agent, was responsible for brokering large-scale arms and cyber deals with Qatar - including for aircraft defense systems - and ordered brokerage fees totaling millions of shekels

Tomer Ganon/Calcalist | 08.03.25

שייח' ת'אמר בן חמד אל-תאני מנהל משרד התקשורת של קטאר.

The Qatari sheikh who directed Netanyahu aides in the Qatargate affair

Sheikh Thamer bin Hamad Al-Thani, head of Qatar’s Communications Ministry, identified as directing suspects in Qatargate influence campaign probe; investigations also focus on Israel Einhorn and Maj. Gen. Yoav Mordechai’s alleged roles in affair

Netael Bandel | 07.23.25

Israel pursues suspect abroad amid national security leak, Qatargate cash probe

Israeli investigators will travel to Serbia to question Israel Einhorn, a central figure in two high-profile probes—leaked classified documents and alleged Qatari funding; His refusal to return to Israel led to a rare overseas deposition approved by both governments

Shalev Kachlon | 07.21.25

New Qatargate revelations: Senior IDF official under investigation led critical Israeli missions in Qatar

New court documents reveal that Israel entrusted Maj. Gen. (res.) Yoav “Poli” Mordechai—now under investigation in Qatargate bribery scandal—with sensitive diplomatic missions in Qatar, including coordination around 2022 FIFA World Cup

Netael Bandel | 07.10.25

US lobbyist’s interview in Qatargate affair delayed again

Jay Footlik, a lobbyist reportedly paid by Qatar and seen as central to the case, had his scheduled interview canceled for the third time; he’s suspected of promoting Qatari interests and funding Netanyahu’s spokesman; reason remains unclear

Netael Bandel | 07.03.25

New development in Qatargate affair: Senior IDF official questioned on suspicion of bribery

Major General (res.) Yoav (Poli) Mordechai previously served as the coordinator of government activities in the territories, head of the Civil Administration and IDF spokesman, and during the war has served on a that coordinated the effort to return the hostages

Shalev Kachlon | 07.02.25

יורש העצר של סעודיה מוחמד בן סלמאן עם אמיר קטאר תמים בן חמד אאל ת'אני ב ריאד

Report: Netanyahu authorized covert defense exports to Qatar

Despite no diplomatic ties, Israeli firms Elbit, Rafael and IAI signed high-value arms deals with Qatar—allegedly approved by the Defense Ministry and Netanyahu—using a foreign intermediary

Ynetnews | 06.10.25

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

Still embroiled in a multifront war, Israel finds itself with no Shin Bet chief

Israel faces a looming security gap as Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar steps down without a confirmed successor, amid legal battles over Prime Minister Netanyahu’s contested appointment and investigations into his aides linked to the Qatargate affair

Itamar Eichner | 06.01.25

American Qatar lobbyist to be questioned over ‘Qatargate’ scandal

Jay Footlik to answer Israeli investigators' questions on payment to Netanyahu aide promoting Qatar; probe alleges lobbyist paid the prime minister's spokesperson Eli Feldstein, a salary while he was working for the government

Netael Bandel | 05.29.25

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

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

Netanyahu accuses Shin Bet chief in court filings 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

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