Top advisers to Netanyahu arrested in corruption case DW 03/31/2025
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Israeli police arrested two close aides of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Jonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein, under suspicion of illicit connections to the Qatari government. This development is part of a larger investigation known as 'Qatargate', which focuses on allegations of foreign influence, national security breaches, and political misconduct. Although Netanyahu is not a suspect, he was summoned for questioning. The case involves serious charges including bribery and breaches of trust, linked to Feldstein promoting pro-Qatar narratives while working for the Prime Minister's Office.
Israeli police arrested two of Prime Minister Netanyahu's aides over suspicious ties to the Qatari government, marking a significant twist in an ongoing investigation dubbed 'Qatargate'.
The arrests were carried out by the elite anti-corruption unit, Lahav 433, alongside Shin Bet, indicating serious concerns about potential foreign influence and national security breaches.
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