New Evidence Links Netanyahu Aide to Qatar Influence Campaign
Summarized from i24NEWS English by baba
New correspondence indicates that Yonatan Urich, an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was involved in a project to promote a pro-Qatari narrative following the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Urich was briefed by Eli Feldstein on August 1, 2024, about efforts to shape press releases and media coverage. Feldstein, who financed the project with businessman Gil Birger, claimed responsibility for influencing the story. Urich and Feldstein were previously arrested in the "Qatar-Gate" affair.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Yonatan Urich, a Netanyahu aide, was allegedly involved in a Qatar influence campaign.
- Correspondence shows Urich was briefed on pro-Qatari press releases on August 1, 2024.
- The project aimed to promote Qatar's role in the funeral of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
- Eli Feldstein claimed responsibility for shaping the narrative, calling it "my job."
- Businessman Gil Birger financed the project.
- Urich and Feldstein were previously arrested in the "Qatar-Gate" affair.
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