Netanyahu Aide Met Qatari Official Twice During War, Report Says
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's advisor, Yonatan Urich, met with Qatari official Ali Al-Thawadi at least twice in Europe in July 2024. One meeting in Berlin included lobbyist Jay Putlik and advisor Srulik Einhorn. Urich confirmed the meetings to police, though he did not explain their purpose. Previously, Urich asked ChatGPT to improve Qatar's image.
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- Netanyahu advisor Yonatan Urich met Qatari official Ali Al-Thawadi twice in Europe in July 2024.
- One meeting in Berlin was also attended by lobbyist Jay Putlik and advisor Srulik Einhorn.
- Urich confirmed the meetings to police, but did not explain their purpose.
- Al-Thawadi was present during Netanyahu's apology call to Qatar's PM.
- Urich previously asked ChatGPT to improve Qatar's image.
Yonatan Urich, an advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, met with Qatari official Ali Al-Thawadi at least twice in Europe during July 2024, according to a report by Channel 12. Al-Thawadi, who serves on the "Peace Council," was also present during Netanyahu's apology call to the Qatari Prime Minister following an attack in Doha.
One of the meetings, held in Berlin, was also attended by lobbyist Jay Putlik and another Netanyahu advisor, Srulik Einhorn. Al-Thawadi's involvement in the "Qatargate" affair was previously revealed by Ynet and Yediot Ahronot.
Netanyahu had previously testified that he was unaware of any contact between his advisor and Qatar, while Urich himself denied meeting with Putlik. However, according to the report by Keshet, Urich confirmed the meetings during a police investigation, though he did not explain their purpose. A former senior Mossad official had testified about these meetings.
In September 2024, Urich reportedly asked ChatGPT to develop a strategic plan to improve Qatar's image and formulate messages for Israeli citizens, global Jewish communities, and US opinion leaders. Urich has denied acting to promote Qatar in Israel.
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