What is “drops”, the latest anger that screams Israel?

For years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from Israel has tried corruption, and even supervising conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.

Now, it is closed in Separate confrontation With law enforcement authorities in Israel, the police investigations that renewed opposition call for his resignation.

The case known as “QATARGATE” is known, by claiming that the media advisers of Mr. Netanyahu have been paid by the representative of Qatar to promote the Qatari interests in the Israeli media. This claim angered many Israelis because it created a perception of conflict of interests; For years, Qatar hosted Hamas leaders.

Mr. Netanyahu’s recent efforts to FiringThe Israeli Interior Security Agency, doubled anger. It was the wager Al -Shin who first incited investigations into the assistants of Mr. Netanyahu.

Mr. Netanyahu rejected the issue as a “political pursuit” aimed at toppling him from power. A Qatari government official said it was a “distortion campaign” aimed at paying attention to Qatar’s efforts to mediate between Israel and Hamas.

What are the main allegations?

According to the court records, police officers are investigating whether Jonan Yureich and Elie Feldestein, assistants of Mr. Netanyahu, have tried to promote a positive picture of Qatar in the Israeli media. They are said to have worked alongside a third person who was not named in the records.

In particular, records say the three men are suspected of trying to enhance the idea that Qatar has played a more important role than Egypt in diplomatic efforts to ensure the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Both Egypt and Qatar Between Hamas and Israel Since late 2023 he has not always worked in Lockstep.

Mr. Urich and Mr. Velstein were arrested on Monday, and the judge extended their detention for a period of three days on Tuesday. Lawyers refused for both men to comment.

Who are the advisers?

Mr. Uric is a former Israeli army media officer who has become one of the most strategic strategy of Mr. Netanyahu. Help the mastermind of the Prime Minister’s communication strategy through many recent elections. In his autobiography, Mr. Netanyahu described him as a “type of family.”

In addition to his government job, Mr. Urich also It works for visualizationA public relations company owned by another consultant at some point for Prime Minister, Srulik Einhorn. Upon requesting the comment, Mr. Einhurne said that the perception has never worked for Qatar.

Mr. Feldstein is also a former military journalist, and began working as a communication link between military correspondents and the Prime Minister’s office at the beginning of the war. He was In a separate case Last fall, on suspicion of leaking secret information to a foreign newspaper.

What is the role of Qatar?

Court records do not indicate that Qatar worked directly with Mr. Netanyahu’s assistants.

Instead, the records state that the assistants have been directed by Thirdcircle, a US -based pressure group that represents Qatar in various countries, Including the United States. Court records indicate that Thirdcircle pushed Mr. Feldstein via an Israeli mediator. The records do not explain whether Mr. Auric has been compensated.

Jay Footlik, Founder Thirdcircle and Former assistant President Bill ClintonHe refused to comment.

How does Mr. Netanyahu participate?

The Prime Minister is not suspected of the case, but he was interrogated by police officers for more than an hour on Monday evening.

To hold this meeting, Mr. Netanyahu was forced to leave early on a separate Corruption trial. In this case, he was accused of granting organizational services to businessmen and executives in the media in exchange for bribes and positive coverage. He denies these accusations.

What is the role of a bet?

The Israeli Local Intelligence Agency, The Shin Bet, was closely involved in investigations into the assistants.

When Mr. Netanyahu tried last month, the agency’s director, Ronin Bar, was fueled by accusations that Mr. Bar was punished for pursuing cases.

Mr. Netanyahu denied the claim. He said that Mr. Bar was being expelled due to the collapse of confidence between the two men and because of the lapses by the betrayal of Shin in the hours before Hamas’s attack on Israel in October 2023.

Why did the issue touched the nerve?

For years, Qatar hosted the senior Hamas members. Since 2018, Qatar has also sent more than a billion dollars of aid money to civilians in Gaza.

American officials Quietly The first ranking and the Israeli government Request directly The second. However, the opponents of Mr. Netanyahu are angry that officials have the secrets of the Israeli state may simultaneously represent a country that works closely with an Israeli enemy.

Saddam was created by Mr. Netanyahu with a bet of Sheen, depicting conflicts of interests. In general, the case has inflated criticism that it is taking many personal battles to judge effectively. It has exacerbated fears that Mr. Netanyahu A wider effort to reform the judiciary Rataged in personal grievance.

Mira Novik It contributed to the reports from Jerusalem, and Gabi Sobilman From Revovot, Israel.