The two are central to the “Qatargate” case, which examines the alleged extent of ties between employees of the Prime Minister’s Office and Qatar.
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.
Even before the testimony was canceled early on Monday, the influence of the Qatargate scandal over the proceedings was already noted.
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."
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.
The two suspects, reportedly Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich, were arrested for questioning as part of the Qatargate scandal Monday morning.
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.
The Jerusalem Post delves into the key issues shaping Israel’s current turmoil, presenting perspectives from both sides of the argument.
The prime minister's lawsuit claims that activist Itay Lashem spread "blatant lies" about Netanyahu's ties to Qatar.
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.
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