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Eli Feldstein, a suspect in Qatargate, arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court, January 14, 2025

'I salute Qatari intelligence': Former Shin Bet official discusses PMO Qatargate scandal

Former Shin Bet senior official Ilan Segev also expressed concern over the dangers of appointing an acting head of Shin Bet.

04/04/2025
(L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayahu, spokesman Yonatan Urich and former aide Eli Feldstein

'Qatargate' suspects Yonatan Urich, Eli Feldstein to be released to house arrest

The police requested to extend their detention by seven days, but Judge Menahem Mizrahi ordered the two to house arrest until April 22. 

Nir Barkat urges Israel to declare Qatar a terror-supporting nation

Economy Minister Nir Barkat accused Qatar of being the world's leading sponsor of terrorism and called for Israel to take legislative action declaring it a terror-supporting state.

Qatar denies claims by Israeli investigators that it paid to boost its image, undermine Egypt's

Qatar said, "These allegations are baseless and serve only the agendas of those who seek to sabotage the mediation efforts and undermine relations between nations."

'Post' editor Zvika Klein speaks out for first time after release from arrest

After his release from house arrest, the Post's Zvika Klein speaks out about the case against him, his dedication to journalism and serving our readers.

03/04/2025
 (L-R) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Did Qatar attempt to undermine ties between Israel and Egypt?

Though the answer to the conundrum is far from clear, knowledge of Doha’s and Cairo’s modus operandi and ideological and political drive is essential to understanding the situation.

03/04/2025

Three journalists to give testimony to police relating to 'Qatargate'

Feldstein admitted to receiving the money but asserted he was unaware that its source was tied to Qatar.

Netanyahu says Qatar bribed Shin Bet, agency refutes accusations

Claiming Bar was invited to the honor booth during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Netanyahu said, "I'm told such a booth is worth thousand of dollars."

Gantz calls on A-G, state prosecuter to 'examine necessity' of 'Post' editor's house arrest

Gantz stated that to investigate or arrest a journalist are “extremely exceptional events in a democracy” that should only happen when there is “clear and solid criminal suspicion.” 

 Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein seen at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York

'Post' editor Zvika Klein named as journalist questioned by police in Qatargate investigation

During Klein’s testimony as a witness, he was cautioned, but the nature of any allegations against him has not been specified.

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