Qatargate

(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. 

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

Netanyahu trial and Qatargate: The legal storms raging through Israel today

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun.

  Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Zvika Klein

'Post' Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein released from house arrest

“Contrary to what the Attorney-General’s statement suggests, he was not part of any ‘apparatus," representatives of Klein said.

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."

Feldstein, Urich give police conflicting testimonies

Eli Feldstein claimed he received a salary from Israeli businessman Gil Birger in an arrangement allegedly coordinated by Yonatan Urich, who denied the claim.

By MAARIV
02/04/2025

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.” 

From the firing of the Shin Bet head to 'Qatargate' - What's happening with Israeli politics

The 'Post''s political correspondent Eliav Breuer sat down with domestic affairs and economics correspondent Eve Young to explain.

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