Qatargate

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

At the heart of the matter, for which the prosecution is considering bringing criminal charges against him, is the "midnight meeting" affair, a sub-chapter in the larger "Bild" and "Qatargate" cases.

Tzachi Braverman walking at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 11, 2024.
 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 new chief of the Israel Security Agency, Shin Bet, David Zini, participates in the state memorial ceremony for the 07 of October 2023 on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, 16 October 2025.

Shin Bet to change 'Qatargate' opinion says Urich, Feldstein didn't harm state security - report


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

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

Lapid, Netanyahu’s former adviser clash over alleged ties to pro-Hamas state

"It can't be that Netanyahu told the police that there was nothing wrong with his closest aide receiving money from an Arab country that backs Hamas," argued Lapid.

Yair Lapid speaking at Knesset.

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.