Qatargate

Behind the smiles and the sanctions: The hidden truth about Israeli-European relations

Amid headlines of EU-Israel tension, Prof. Sharon Pardo reveals that trade, arms, and cooperation quietly persist, even as EU statements grow harsher.

An illustrative image of a number of European Union member states' flags leading up to the EU flag at the European Parliament headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
Tzachi Braverman walking at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 11, 2024.

'Midnight Meeting' Affair: PMO chief-of-staff Braverman summoned for pre-indictment hearing

 Eli Feldstein, who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation seen at the District Court in Tel Aviv, on May 15, 2025.

Journalistic privilege expanded by Supreme Court in Assenheim case

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.

Police summon three journalists to provide testimony in 'Qatargate' investigation


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.

Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara attends the funeral of former Judge Elisheva Barak-Ussoskin at Kiryat Shaul Cemetery in Tel Aviv, December 11, 2024.

Qatargate investigation: Urich will appear for pre indictment hearing - lawyers

The Prime Minister's Office responded to Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara's intention to indict Urich on Monday, calling it a "disgraceful announcement."

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

Grapevine, July 11, 2025: When the writer becomes the story

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 JERUSALEM POST Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein, who is one of a handful of Israeli journalists who have more than once been among the recipients of B’nai B’rith journalism awards, is interviewed by Yuna Leibzon.

Documents indicate 'Qatargate' suspect Eli Feldstein footage deleted from PMO cameras

Documents reveal concerns that footage of Eli Feldstein in the "Qatargate" case was deleted from security cameras in the Prime Minister's Office, raising questions about the investigation's integrity

 Eli Feldstein, who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation seen at the District Court in Tel Aviv, on May 15, 2025.

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.

 Maj. Gen. David Zini visits families of fallen Israeli soldiers during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.

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.

 Eli Feldstein, who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation seen at the District Court in Tel Aviv, on May 15, 2025.

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.

 Omer Dostri, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, February 19, 2025.

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.

MAJ.-GEN. YOAV (POLY) MORDECHAI (left) shakes hands with Palestinian Authority Civil Affairs Minister Hussein al-Sheikh after agreeing to renew activities of the Joint Water Committee.

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.

 Maj.-Gen. (Res.) David Zini and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

'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.

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar at Israel's Remembrance Day ceremony, 30 April 2025