Qatargate

Court eases Urich's restrictions, as former PMO spokesperson speaks with Netanyahu again

"Bibi, be ready, I am on my way!" Former Prime Minister spokesperson YonathanUrich said in an X post after the judge's decision, which will allow him to contact Netanyahu.

 Yonatan Orich who was arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing the court in Lod, August 19, 2025.
Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Supreme Court rejects state appeal over Urich’s lapsed Qatargate restrictions

Yonatan Urich who was arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing the court in Lod, August 19, 2025.

Court reinstates contact ban between Netanyahu, Urich amid obstruction probe

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

‘Bild’ leak case: Court extends Urich restrictions, clarifies can speak to PM, but not about probe


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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.

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.

Former Mossad official in hostage deal talks under investigation for 'Qatargate' affair - report

According to the report, Israeli security officials, even from within the Mossad, were unaware of the official's business ties with Qatar.

DEMONSTRATORS CALL for the release of the hostages held in the Gaza Strip.

Eli Feldstein interrogated in Lahav 433 in connection to Qatargate investigations

Feldstein is one of several major suspects in investigations into Qatari influences over significant figures close to the prime minister.

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: Israel Police request extension to Yonatan Urich’s detention terms

Yonatan Urich's detention terms expired on Sunday. He was required to appear for questioning if called, forbidden from leaving the country until August 12.

 Attorney Amit Hadad arrives for a court hearing of Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation, at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, April 1, 2025.

Netanyahu's former advisor questioned in Serbia over 'Qatargate,' classified documents affair

Deputy Commissioner Momi Meshulam is currently in Serbia conducting a legal deposition involving Srulik Einhorn, a former Netanyahu advisor.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of a Qatari flag.