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Smotrich Demands Prison for PMO Employees in Qatargate

12/26/2025

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Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s Finance Minister, said PMO employees who worked for Qatar during the Qatargate scandal should face prison time after Shin Bet investigation.
Smotrich defended Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s Prime Minister, after calling the situation despicable and stating he acted in the nation’s best interests.
Opposition figures, including Yair Lapid, questioned the investigation’s integrity after Shin Bet deputy director resigned, with Mossad denying involvement in rehabilitating Qatar’s image.

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Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s Finance Minister, said PMO employees who worked for Qatar during the Qatargate scandal should face prison time after Shin Bet investigation.
Smotrich defended Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s Prime Minister, after calling the situation despicable and stating he acted in the nation’s best interests.
Opposition figures, including Yair Lapid, questioned the investigation’s integrity after Shin Bet deputy director resigned, with Mossad denying involvement in rehabilitating Qatar’s image.