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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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