Keyword "Qatargate" - List of latest news (47 results)

22/04 Ronen Bar's battle is for us, we must all stand behind him - opinion

Bar is fighting to preserve the Shin Bet’s independence, that of the next agency chief, and the ability of gatekeepers to stand firm against the Prime Minister.

14/04 Qatargate: A timeline of the scandal plaguing Israel, Netanyahu, and the PMO - explainer

I have compiled a neat and tidy timeline of all that we know so far about Qatargate at the time of publication.

11/04 Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Şin-Bet Director Bar of cooperation with Qatar

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu accused Ronen Bar, the Director of the Internal Intelligence Organization, Ronen Bar, the Internal Intelligence Organization he tried to dismiss.

11/04 Most Jewish Israelis believe Netanyahu knew of Qatar’s links to aides - poll

Only 25.5% of Jews believe the prime minister did not know about the links in question, a poll by the Israel Democracy Institute showed.

10/04 Qatargate, Gaza talks: Qatar is important, but Israel must prioritize ties with Egypt - opinion

Egypt and Qatar have learned that cooperation and competition are not necessarily conflicting approaches and that the key words are flexibility and maneuvering.

09/04 'Witch hunt': The global right-wing populist rallying cry threatening democracy - opinion

This is a global movement – a slow-burning insurrection that seeks to replace the checks and balances of liberal democracy with elected autocracy.

09/04 Press pass or political pawn? The blurred lines between journalism and influence - opinion

The Qatargate incident with Zvika Klein raises questions about the role of journalists and the use of the press as a tool of influence.

08/04 High Court, Shin Bet chief and the fate of Israeli democracy - analysis

Why did so much of the country focus its attention on this hearing while there is an ongoing war in Gaza and while Netanyahu was on a high-stakes visit with US President Donald Trump?

08/04 Constitution Committee debates interrogation of journalists regarding ‘Qatargate’

Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein was summoned to give open testimony at the end of March, yet this turned into an interrogation under caution and his cellphone was taken away from him.

08/04 High Court to rule on Netanyahu's firing of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar

Netanyahu, Bar set for critical High Court showdown over controversial firing • Ministers threaten to disregard ruling, paving way for constitutional crisis

08/04 Is the mask coming off? Shin Bet's political weaponization exposed - opinion

Israeli society can not allow a small elite to continue its abuse and hijacking of the legal system and law enforcement.

07/04 Qatargate raises unsettling questions over Netanyahu’s close entourage - opinion

Although no claims have been made that Yonatan Urich or Eli Feldstein caused any security damage to Israel, the irregular nature of their employment and activities raises concerns.

07/04 Not deep state, but dark state: When bureaucrats overrule Israeli democracy - opinion

Qatargate or Qatarfake? Could the suspicions of treason have been a smokescreen aimed more at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who employed the supposed “traitors” in his office?

06/04 Qatargate suspect Eli Feldstein summoned for questioning at National Crime Unit offices

Jonathan Urich is expected to be released to house arrest tomorrow, and the investigation of the two will continue. Communications adviser Israel Einhorn is also wanted for questioning.

06/04 Ex-Shin Bet officer: 'The Qataris launched a brilliant intel operation in Israel's Holy of Holies'

"Above all, we identify a special operations officer in the Prime Minister's Office, who brings into the Holy of Holies, a person without security clearance who is operated by the Qataris."

06/04 New bill seeks to ban undisclosed foreign compensation to Israeli public officials

A violation of the law—should it be passed—is expected to carry a penalty of up to ten years in prison.

06/04 'In secret, through lies': Political contender Bennett slams PMO over Qatargate affair

"Qatar is the main engine behind Hamas. The Prime Minister's advisors worked for it, not for us. And all of this happened during a war in which our children are fighting," Bennett wrote.

06/04 'Post' editor Zvika Klein sets the record straight on Qatargate in first interview

Klein was questioned about the “Qatargate” affair, which alleges connections between Qatar and the Prime Minister’s Office.

04/04 Former Shin Bet official: 'I salute Qatari intel for infiltrating PMO'

Former Shin Bet senior official Ilan Segev also expressed concern over the dangers of appointing an acting head of Shin Bet.

04/04 Israel's institutions are under pressure after another week of multiple crises

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: For now, Israel’s institutions are holding the line. But how long they can continue to do so under such relentless pressure remains an open question.

04/04 'Qatargate' suspects Yonatan Urich, Eli Feldstein to be released to house arrest

The police requested to extend their detention by seven days, but Judge Menahem Mizrahi ordered the two to house arrest until April 22. 

03/04 'I received nothing': 'Post' editor Zvika Klein breaks silence after release from arrest - comment

After his release from house arrest, the Post's Zvika Klein speaks out about the case against him, his dedication to journalism and serving our readers.

03/04 Netanyahu trial and Qatargate: The legal storms raging through Israel today

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun.

03/04 A-G clarifies investigation into 'Post' Editor Zvika Klein after pushback on freedom of the press

The statement came following backlash after Klein was put on house arrest for five days without clear specified charges.

03/04 Three journalists to give testimony to police relating to 'Qatargate'

Feldstein admitted to receiving the money but asserted he was unaware that its source was tied to Qatar.

03/04 Netanyahu says Qatar bribed Shin Bet, agency refutes accusations

Claiming Bar was invited to the honor booth during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Netanyahu said, "I'm told such a booth is worth thousand of dollars."

02/04 Gantz calls on A-G, state prosecuter to 'examine necessity' of 'Post' editor's house arrest

Gantz stated that to investigate or arrest a journalist are “extremely exceptional events in a democracy” that should only happen when there is “clear and solid criminal suspicion.” 

02/04 WATCH: From the firing of the Shin Bet head to 'Qatargate' - What's happening with Israeli politics

The Post's political correspondent Eliav Breuer sat down with domestic affairs and economics correspondent Eve Young to explain.

02/04 The investigation of Zvika Klein is a threat to press freedom - opinion

Keeping Klein in custody and failing to close the investigation without charges poses a threat to press freedom and the safety of journalists.

02/04 Shin Bet chief nomination chaos is symptomatic of a larger problem - editorial

At a time when Israel faces complex security challenges and growing regional uncertainty, such disarray in the PMO is more than regrettable – it is reckless.

01/04 'Post' editor Zvika Klein named as journalist questioned by police in Qatargate investigation

During Klein’s testimony as a witness, he was cautioned but the nature of any allegations against him have not been specified.

01/04 Avi Dichter: PM's staff should not be interacting with Qatar

Negotiations to return Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip are an exception to this advice, Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter added.

31/03 Netanyahu: Urich, Feldstein were 'held hostage' in Qatargate probe

The investigation was a “political witch hunt” to bar the firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and topple a “prime minister from the Right,” Netanyahu said.

31/03 Qatargate scandal overshadows Netanyahu trial as Haddad seeks more hearings

Even before the testimony was canceled early on Monday, the influence of the Qatargate scandal over the proceedings was already noted.

31/03 Prime minister in turmoil? Politicians react to 'Qatargate' affair

Benny Gantz noted, "As the investigation into the 'Qatargate' affair progresses, Netanyahu's determination in the battle against the systems responsible for the investigation intensifies."

31/03 Likud: Arrest of Urich is a coup d'état through arrest warrants

This comes shortly after Netanyahu, as well as two of his aides, Eli Feldstein and Urich, were arrested for questioning as part of the Qatargate scandal on Monday morning.

31/03 Qatargate scandal: Police probing Netanyahu, two top aides arrested

The two suspects, reportedly Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich, were arrested for questioning as part of the Qatargate scandal Monday morning.

30/03 Friend of Netanyahu's advisor arranged meetings with senior Israeli officials for Qatari lobbyists

Ariel Shafir, a close friend of Jonathan Urich and a consultant who previously worked at a company owned by Srulik Einhorn, arranged meetings with senior Israeli officials for Qatari lobbyists.

27/03 Israel in turmoil: Your guide to the internal conflicts shaking up the Jewish state - explainer

The Jerusalem Post delves into the key issues shaping Israel’s current turmoil, presenting perspectives from both sides of the argument.

26/03 Netanyahu files lawsuit against left-wing activist over 'Qatargate' statements

The prime minister's lawsuit claims that activist Itay Lashem spread "blatant lies" about Netanyahu's ties to Qatar.

24/03 'Fratricidal discourse': The Shin Bet standoff puts Israel's democracy in a bind - opinion

How Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's firing of Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) head Ronen Bar kicked off a clash between Israel's security and political spheres.

23/03 How did Qatari money reach the prime minister's office? Netanyahu knows - opinion

At the end of the day, the facts matter - Eli Feldstein, the man who served as Netanyahu’s war spokesman during wartime, was paid by Qatar.

02/04 The Qatargate scandal swept under the carpet so as not to disturb the left and socialists

Only a year ago the worst scandal in the history of the European Parliament had shaken the institutions of Brussels

28/02 Eva Kaili: Three months before Qatargate had created a lobby group with a defendant in a corruption case

An investigation by the website Follow the Money claims that Eva Kaili had violated the rules of the European Parliament

02/12 Qatar and Morocco corruption claims highlight EU's 'sloppy standards'

The corruption scandal which erupted almost a year ago saw several MEPs and other officials arrested after Belgian authorities launched a criminal investigation into allegations of bribery.

31/10 EU corruption warning as Macron ally says bloc ‘must restore confidence’

The bloc has faced accusations of double-standards given its insistence on Ukraine tackling corruption before it is eligible for EU membership.

26/01 VDL slammed for meeting fossil fuel CEOs amid energy crisis

The President's Commission had met more than 500 times with the fossil fuel industry, or with groups with fossil fuel membership, between December 2019 and May 2022.