Netanyahu Aide Met Qatari Official Twice During War
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 Footlik and another advisor, Srulik Einhorn. Netanyahu stated he had no knowledge of Urich's contacts with Qatar, while Urich reportedly confirmed the meetings to police.
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- Yonatan Urich, an advisor to PM Netanyahu, met Qatari official Ali al-Thawadi twice in Europe in July 2024.
- One meeting in Berlin was also attended by lobbyist Jay Footlik and advisor Srulik Einhorn.
- Netanyahu testified he was unaware of his advisor's meetings with Qatari officials.
- Urich reportedly confirmed the meetings during a police investigation.
- Al-Thawadi was previously present during Netanyahu's apology to Qatar's PM.
Yonatan Urich, an advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, met with a senior Qatari official, Ali al-Thawadi, at least twice in Europe during July 2024. Al-Thawadi is a member of the "Peace Council" and was present during Netanyahu's apology to the Prime Minister of Qatar following an airstrike in Doha.
One of these meetings, held in Berlin, was also attended by lobbyist Jay Footlik and another Netanyahu advisor, Srulik Einhorn. The report of these encounters was broadcast by Channel 12 news.
Netanyahu testified that he was unaware of any contact between his advisor and Qatar. Urich, however, reportedly confirmed the meetings during a police investigation, while denying meeting with Footlik.
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