Qatargate

Netanyahu trial to end early after PM receives sealed envelope

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial resumes amid US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit, and the IDF's invasion into Gaza City.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testifies in his trial, December 10, 2024 (illustrative)
Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

'Qatargate': Police appeal court decision to allow Urich to return to Netanyahu's office

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

Police fail in request to extend measures against Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich

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

‘His presence is a security breach’: Police again seek to bar Urich from Netanyahu’s office


Netanyahu trial resumes after court recess, amid Gaza takeover advancement plans

The hearing began in a closed-door setting due to the sensitivity of the materials discussed. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem on August 11, 2025.

Qatargate Affair: Suspect Srulik Einhorn issues first response on scandal

Einhorn claims that he acted legally, claims that Israel requested Qatar’s involvement, and attacks the "spins" and "double standards" of his critics.

 Srulik Einhorn

'Qatargate': Police issue arrest warrant for US-based Qatari lobbyist

Footlik is suspected of indirectly paying Eli Feldstein's salary while Feldstein served as the prime minister's advisor.

L to R: Eli Feldstein, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yonatan Urich.

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

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

Israel Police considering summoning politicians to testify in 'Qatargate' affair - report

Police reportedly made the decision after some who are involved in the Qatargate scandal met with some selected politicians and received information from them about the war and Qatar.

L to R: Eli Feldstein, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yonatan Urich.

'Qatargate': Netanyahu confidant Urich investigated by police

Urich's representative, attorney Amit Hadad, is not expected to appeal the court's decision to the Supreme Court. 

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

'Qatargate': Discussions underway on possibility of turning Feldstein state’s witness

Feldstein's close acquaintances said from the start that he wouldn't agree to be a state's witness - to "turn sides."

Eli Feldstein, one of the suspects in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court on July 15, 2025.

‘Qatargate’: Urich’s conditions extended to September, judge accepts police appeal

Police have warned against allowing Urich to return to work.

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

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem August 13, 2025.

Tally Gotliv labels court security guards as 'Judenrat,' causing coalition outrage

When security moved to remove Gotliv, she resisted. When she eventually stood and walked out, she said, “Be ashamed of yourselves, animals!” 

MK Tally Gotliv seen during a court hearing of Yonatan Urich, at the court in Lod, August 19, 2025