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Israeli Minister Demands Qatargate Probe Amid Controversy

12/25/2025

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Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli called for a full investigation into the Qatargate affair, marking the first public ministerial support in Netanyahu's government.
Chikli criticized Netanyahu's aides, who allegedly acted as lobbyists for Qatar.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of a cover-up.
Lawmakers voted 53-48 for a controversial bill to create a politically appointed probe into the October 7 disaster, facing opposition protests.

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Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli called for a full investigation into the Qatargate affair, marking the first public ministerial support in Netanyahu's government.
Chikli criticized Netanyahu's aides, who allegedly acted as lobbyists for Qatar.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of a cover-up.
Lawmakers voted 53-48 for a controversial bill to create a politically appointed probe into the October 7 disaster, facing opposition protests.