Netanyahu Aide Admits Meeting Qatari Official During War
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's advisor, Yonatan Uriach, admitted in an investigation to meeting a senior Qatari official, Ali Al-Thawadi, in Europe during the war. Uriach confirmed the meetings, which also included lobbyist Jay Putterlik and a former Mossad official, but had difficulty recalling details. The meetings allegedly involved presenting ideas to Al-Thawadi. Uriach has denied acting to promote Qatar in Israel.
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- Netanyahu advisor Yonatan Uriach admitted meeting a senior Qatari official in Europe during the war.
- Uriach confirmed meetings with Ali Al-Thawadi, an associate of the Emir of Qatar, but struggled to recall details.
- Lobbyist Jay Putterlik and a former Mossad official were reportedly present at the meetings.
- Uriach was confronted with testimony that he presented ideas to Al-Thawadi after the October 7th attacks.
- The revelations follow reports of Uriach using ChatGPT to develop a strategy for improving Qatar's image.
Yonatan Uriach, a close advisor and confidant of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has admitted during an investigation that he met with Ali Al-Thawadi, an associate of the Emir of Qatar, in Europe during the ongoing war. Lobbyist Jay Putterlik was also present at these meetings. Uriach confirmed the meetings took place but struggled to recall specifics, including the exact locations, stating, "I barely remember one."
The investigation, conducted by Lahav 433, confronted Uriach with testimony from a former senior Mossad official, identified only as "S," who claimed Uriach and Sharulik Einhorn met Al-Thawadi at least twice in Europe after the October 7th attacks. During these meetings, they allegedly presented ideas to Al-Thawadi, whom the police referred to as "Project Israel Leader."
When questioned about the meetings, Uriach did not deny "S's" testimony but expressed difficulty remembering the details. He could not definitively state the meeting locations, suggesting "abroad, I don't remember if it was London or Paris," and possibly Germany or London. He also responded ambiguously when asked if "S" was lying, saying "No." The investigators clarified that the meetings occurred after October 7th, to which Uriach replied, "If you say so."
These revelations add another layer to Uriach's connections with Qatari figures during the war, extending beyond mere correspondence or strategic campaign ideas to include travel and face-to-face meetings with a high-ranking Qatari official. This comes just days after reports revealed Uriach's September 2024 correspondence with ChatGPT, where he sought to develop a strategic plan to improve Qatar's image and generate messages for various international audiences.
Uriach has denied acting to promote Qatar in Israel, stating, "I did not act and did nothing for Qatar in Israel." He acknowledged the ChatGPT requests but claimed he did nothing with the information generated.
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