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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 561

Eli Feldstein

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) sits with Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli, at the Knesset plenum in Jerusalem, June 26, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
Yuval Yoaz
Analysis
Yuval Yoaz
It’s not leaks to the press that are at the heart of the new Shin Bet investigation
The fact that an employee of the security agency allegedly leaked classified information to a government minister close to the PM makes the recent affair a continuation of a dangerous pattern
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) sits with Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli, at the Knesset plenum in Jerusalem, June 26, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 16, 2025, 4:27 pm
It’s not leaks to the press that are at the heart of the new Shin Bet investigation
The fact that an employee of the security agency allegedly leaked classified information to a government minister close to the PM makes the recent affair a continuation of a dangerous pattern
By Yuval Yoaz
From left: Jonatan Urich, Eli Feldstein, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Composite: Flash90)
April 8, 2025, 12:16 pm
It’s too early to know how deep Qatargate goes, but it’s time to ask tough questions
Expanding investigation suggests that Israeli decisions on hostage talks, relations with Egypt could have been influenced by Doha
By Lazar Berman
Likud media adviser Jonatan Urich, arrives at a conference organized by 'Makor Rishon' and the Israeli Democracy Institute at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, November 11, 2019. (Noam Revkin/ File)
April 7, 2025, 2:19 pm
PM’s aide Urich released to house arrest; Herzog: Qatargate must be ‘deeply probed’
President urges coalition to respect coming court ruling on its decision to fire Shin Bet head; rejects government, opposition claims: ‘There’s no deep state, there’s no dictatorship’
By ToI Staff
From left: Jonatan Urich, Eli Feldstein, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Composite: Flash90)
April 6, 2025, 4:47 pm
Second businessman questioned in Qatargate probe identified as David Saig
Saig, who reportedly has dealings in Gulf, released after questioning but phone held; Bennett says PMO was ‘working for’ Qatar instead of Israel; JPost editor says he was ‘so naive’
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Jerusalem Post Editor Zvika Klein on Channel 12 news, April 5, 2025 (Channel 12 Screenshot)
April 5, 2025, 11:24 pm
PM doesn’t know what’s going on in his office, says JPost editor questioned over Qatargate
Zvika Klein says he really hopes his friend Jonatan Urich, a prime suspect, was not involved in any wrongdoing; tears-up as he describes being kept from kids, with wife abroad
By ToI Staff
Eli Feldstein (left,) a former spokesman in the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Kan screenshot, used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law); Likud spokesman Jonatan Urich speaks at a Central Elections Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, April 3, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 5, 2025, 3:56 am
‘You made me a scapegoat!’: Feldstein yells at Urich during joint probe of PM’s aides
Qatargate face-off said to almost develop into brawl; report says police have messages tying 3rd Netanyahu aide to scandal; polls show most Israelis don’t believe PM’s claims about case
By ToI Staff
(L) Jonatan Urich, adviser to Benjamin Netanyahu, in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022 (Avshalom Sassoni/ Flash90/ File) and (R) Eli Feldstein arrive for a court hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court on March 11, 2025. (Yehoshua Yosef/ Flash90)
April 4, 2025, 1:59 pm
Qatargate: Judge says PM’s aide Urich stays in detention, Feldstein released to house arrest
Ruling comes after police appealed decision made by different judge, who assailed cops for asking pair about separate leak case; Urich’s attorney claims officers told him to ‘shut up’ when he complained of chest pain
By ToI Staff
Leader of The Democrats Yair Golan holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, on February 13, 2025 (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
April 4, 2025, 9:10 am
Netanyahu files defamation lawsuit against Democrats party chief
Yair Golan had sent a message to supporters of the center-left opposition party accusing the PM of ‘selling Israel’s security for money’ in Qatargate scandal
By Sam Sokol
Demonstrators mock Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was questioned that day in the investigation into his aides' ties to Qatar, and allude to his years-long policy of facilitating Qatari payments to Hamas-run Gaza; Jerusalem, March 31, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 4, 2025, 3:24 am
Qatar denies paying to spread media narrative undermining Egypt’s role in hostage talks
Doha decries ‘ongoing misinformation campaign’ but notably doesn’t deny alleged payments to Netanyahu aides and efforts to boost its image
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
Jerusalem Post Editor Zvika Klein (via X)
April 4, 2025, 2:40 am
Freed Jerusalem Post editor decries arrest, says he got ‘no benefits’ from Qatar trip
Zvika Klein says police probing alleged Qatari payments to Netanyahu aides took his phone, interrogated him for 12 hours, barred him from contact with his family
By ToI Staff
Eli Feldstein's attorney Oded Savoray (left), Jonatan Urich's attorney Amit Hadad (center) and other attorneys attend a court hearing at which police asked to extend the remand of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aides Urich and Feldstein amid the ongoing Qatargate investigation, at the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court, April 3, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
April 3, 2025, 6:53 pm
Detention of key Qatargate suspects extended till Friday, as judge criticizes media leaks
Three journalists summoned for open questioning, prompting AG and state attorney to defend practice due to nature of case; second businessman questioned over affair
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a video statement on April 2, 2025. (Screen capture)
April 3, 2025, 3:50 am
Netanyahu says Qatar not an enemy state, denies aide has access to classified intel
Jonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein said to give contradicting testimony, leading cops to hold joint interrogation; Jerusalem Post editor released to house arrest, businessman grilled
By Lazar Berman, Sam Sokol and Jeremy Sharon
Files of documents photographed at a hearing in the Rishon Lezion Magistrates Court for extending the detention of suspects Jonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in connection with the co-called Qatar-gate scandal, April 1, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
April 3, 2025, 1:46 am
Qatargate: Explaining the suspicions and possible criminal acts roiling the PM’s office
Two Netanyahu aides believed to have worked to promote Qatar’s image in Israel; investigators weigh charges of contact with a foreign agent, breach of trust, and money laundering
By Jeremy Sharon
Lawyer Amit Hadad speaks to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the courtroom of Tel Aviv District Court, March 31, 2025. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
April 2, 2025, 5:24 pm
Netanyahu’s aides fronting for Qatar? Sadly, more plausible than the PM’s ‘deep state’ defense
The allegation that the PM’s aides have been working for a country that would not be unhappy to see Israel destroyed is almost too horrendous to contemplate. Except that the PM, rather than urging an expedited probe, is doing his utmost to discredit the investigators
By David Horovitz
Gil Birger (via Facebook)
April 2, 2025, 1:41 pm
Gil Birger revealed as businessman suspected in Qatargate case involving PM’s aides
Gulf-based entrepreneur had in the past reportedly said he helped move cash from Qatar, via US lobbyist, to Netanyahu spokesman Feldstein
By ToI Staff
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