Qatargate
Qatargate is the term colloquially assigned to a scandal alleging funds from Qatar were transferred to several staffers in Israel's Prime Minister's Office.
The Qatargate affair is based on an investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aides. The aides were allegedly involved in a scandal in which they were paid by Qatar while managing hostage negotiations with Hamas.
The accusations are believed by many to have played a factor in the ongoing dispute with Netanyahu and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) head Ronen Bar and Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara.
Coming days 'critical' for Gaza deal progress, Qatar, Egypt hold significant weight
Security sources stressed that the coming days are critical for the prospects of progress in a deal, and that mediators have a crucial role.
Don't hijack hostage marches for other political causes, writes Einav Zangauker
Lapid, Israeli officials call on Netanyahu's Shin Bet candidate to delay, renounce appointment
Netanyahu justifies Shin Bet head appt, says Zini will not be involved in 'Qatargate' probe
IDF clarifies new Shin Bet appointee was not dismissed from military
An earlier IDF statement stressed that any communication by IDF personnel with the political echelon requires the approval of the chief of staff.
False, misleading, conspiratorial claims: Fact-checking Netanyahu's press conference - analysis
Many of the prime minister’s claims were inaccurate, misleading, contradictory, or conspiratorial.
Judge ends Qatargate suspect Urich's house arrest, police can appeal decision
Yonatan Urich is a main suspect in the “Qatargate” case, along with former Prime Minister’s Office military spokesman Eli Feldstein.
Qatargate: Urich to 10-day house arrest, police requested 21
Israel Police originally requested that it be for three weeks. The request was also set to be extended to the unnamed former Mossad official.
'Qatargate' scandal: Investigation team traces money trail back to Doha - KAN
The team analyzed bank accounts, data extracted from the suspects' phones, testimonies, and additional evidence to discover how the transfer of funds occurred, KAN stated.
Judge rejects 'Qatargate' suspect's appeal against extended detention
"Qatar is not an enemy state, senior officials in the security system work with Qatar," the appeal argues.
'Qatargate:' Urich released from arrest, judge criticizes police conduct
Two weeks ago, a district court overturned a Magistrate's Court decision on Urich's house arrest, remanding him to it, as suspicions against him grew stronger.
Ex-justice minister: Israel's internal battle not on Left vs Right, but democratic values
Dan Meridor decries the state of present-day Israel but expresses hope for the future. ‘This is the project of a lifetime.’
Qatari PM: We acted against anti-Qatar campaign in Israel, Netanyahu aides not hired
Doha issued contracts through US-based company, aiming to act against "media campaign against Qatar" and communicate with hostage families.
Israel's role in clearing the Qatari fog from US campuses - opinion
The Jewish state must expose, unequivocally and unapologetically, the sources of funding behind the hatred festering on college campuses.
Urich, Feldstein remanded to two more weeks in house arrest
Police argued that Urich remains a threat and should not be released, but Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court Judge Menahem Mizrahi wasn’t convinced.
