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Nationwide Protests Erupt in Israel Over Qatargate Scandal

12/28/2025

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Thousands of protesters are expected to gather in Jerusalem, Haifa, and Tel Aviv on Saturday night over reports linking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Bild and Qatargate probes.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett described Qatargate as the most serious act of treason in Israeli history.
The family of slain officer Ran Gvili will hold a rally demanding no progress on the Gaza truce until his body is returned.

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Thousands of protesters are expected to gather in Jerusalem, Haifa, and Tel Aviv on Saturday night over reports linking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Bild and Qatargate probes.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett described Qatargate as the most serious act of treason in Israeli history.
The family of slain officer Ran Gvili will hold a rally demanding no progress on the Gaza truce until his body is returned.