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.
The escalating political crisis between Baharav-Miara, Netanyahu - analysis
Baharav-Miara called the hearing for her dismissal a “sham” with a “predetermined outcome” and said her presence would only lend legitimacy to a process that violates decades of legal precedent.
Qatargate investigation: Urich will appear for pre indictment hearing - lawyers
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Documents indicate 'Qatargate' suspect Eli Feldstein footage deleted from PMO cameras
Shin Bet charade: It's time to approve Netanyahu's Zini appt - editorial
Talk about Chelm. It’s time to get on with the business of safeguarding the citizens of Israel.
State Attorney Office opposes easing of 'Qatargate' suspect Eli Feldstein's arrest conditions
The hearing in the classified documents case has been postponed while the prosecution is conducting additional investigations in the case, primarily regarding Urich and Feldstein.
Netanyahu's media advisor steps down after confrontations with Sara Netanyahu - report
Sources close to Netanyahu estimate that the person who will fill Dostri's place is Ziv Agmon, a Likud member who joined the prime minister's press team last month.
New suspect in Qatargate case, Maj.-Gen. (res.) Poli Mordechai, brought in for questioning
Mordechai is suspected of transferring hundreds of thousands of shekels from his business to Yonatan Urich, the main suspect in the Qatargate case.
Netanyahu: Delaying Zini appointment as Shin Bet chief is ‘disconnected’ from national needs
Then-Shin Bet head Ronen Bar’s resignation came into effect on June 15, enabling Netanyahu to appoint Bar’s deputy, known as “S”, as interim Shin-Bet head for one month.
'S' takes over as acting Shin Bet chief from Ronen Bar
Bar, who picked S. as his deputy in January, said he had tremendous confidence in S. to run the agency.
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
Einav Zangauker urged a focus solely on hostage return. Yair Golan called for unity and hope despite political differences.
Lapid, Israeli officials call on Netanyahu's Shin Bet candidate to delay, renounce appointment
The announcement was made despite a High Court ruling that the dismissal of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar was unlawful.
Netanyahu justifies Shin Bet head appt, says Zini will not be involved in 'Qatargate' probe
The statement said that a permanent successor to Bar must be appointed by the time Bar's term ends on June 15.
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.
