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Lapid testifies in ‘Qatargate’ affair at police request, says PMO must operate per procedure

The statement released by Lapid’s party said that in his testimony, Lapid underscored the importance of the Prime Minister’s Office operating according to proper procedure.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with opposition head Yair Lapid, June 17, 2025
 Hamas terrorists against backdrop of Qatar flag. (illustration)

Israel must respond to hostage deal currently on the table, Qatar Foreign Ministry spox. says

Israelis demonstrate for an immediate hostage deal, August 16, 2025.

Current Gaza deal 'no longer relevant,' talks will resume on Israel's terms, official says - N12

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

Gaza ceasefire talks mirror Witkoff plan, but deadlock persists over hostages, Gaza Strip control


IDF officer suspended from hostage talks amid 'Qatargate' probe leads

The decision was made over the weekend, after Mordechai was investigated by authorities last week on the “Qatargate” investigations.

Poli Mordechai (right) seen during an IDF ceremony, November 4, 2010

Dermer meets Qatari officials in France, in first since Hamas's hostage deal response

The meeting was thought to be the first meeting between a senior Israeli official and Qatari officials since Hamas's response to the hostage deal proposal.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 22, 2025

Qatar: Gaza deal agreed by Hamas 'almost identical' to Witkoff's plan

Hamas informed the Egyptian and Qatari mediators that it had agreed to the latest Gaza hostage-ceasefire proposal on Monday.

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

Police warn against allowing Urich to return to work, ‘place where he executed alleged crimes’

A new court hearing examined whether Yonatan Urich, a key suspect in the "Qatargate" case, should face lighter release conditions amid allegations of leaked documents.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Hamas may use hostages as shields to stop IDF Gaza City invasion, expert warns

As Egypt and Qatar step up pressure on Hamas in hostage talks, expert Lt.-Col.  (Res.) Alon Eviatar says the group remains unmoved, using threats to stall IDF action in Gaza City.

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 12, 2025.

Hamas informs Egyptian, Qatari mediators it agrees to hostage-ceasefire deal

The proposal would see the release of ten living Israeli hostages in return for a 60-day ceasefire, and the release of 150 terrorists serving life sentences. 

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

Police appeal Magistrate Court's decision to allow Urich to meet with PM

What police tried to do in this case is prove that Yonatan Urich worked as a public servant, including gathering testimonies from various defense officials.

 Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

Netanyahu rejects partial hostage deal, Israel braces for nationwide strike for hostage release

Border Police officers killed in car crash • Israel to allow shelter supplies into Gaza • Israel strikes in southern Lebanon • IDF inches closer to Gaza City before occupation

 Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, July 12, 2025.

Qatar imprisons Baha'i leader for casting 'doubt on the foundations of the Islamic religion'

Qatar has previously been accused of deporting members of the Baha'i community without reason.

Remi Rowhani

Hamas may agree to a 'partial' hostage deal, classified PM's document shows - report

Channel 12 reported on a classified document received by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hours after Mossad's Barnea trip to Qatar.

Hamas terrorists seen before a hostage release in Gaza City, February 1, 2025

Restrictions against 'Qatargate' suspect Yonatan Urich lifted, contact allowed with Netanyahu

Judge Mizrahi sharply criticized the police, writing that in his view, Urich is not a state employee and therefore cannot be suspected of bribery.

 Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.