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Israel Police Wrap Up Qatargate Probe, Target Netanyahu Aide

1/4/2026

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Israel Police have concluded the Qatargate investigation and transferred the case to the State Attorney’s Office.
They requested a two-month extension barring Jonatan Urich, former aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, from the Prime Minister's Office.
Urich faces allegations of bribery and money laundering linked to a Qatar campaign despite its ties to Hamas.
The scandal has sparked backlash against Netanyahu, with opposition leaders and ministers condemning those involved.

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Israel Police have concluded the Qatargate investigation and transferred the case to the State Attorney’s Office.
They requested a two-month extension barring Jonatan Urich, former aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, from the Prime Minister's Office.
Urich faces allegations of bribery and money laundering linked to a Qatar campaign despite its ties to Hamas.
The scandal has sparked backlash against Netanyahu, with opposition leaders and ministers condemning those involved.