Netanyahu Aide Reportedly Met Qatari Official Twice Amid Gaza War
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aide, Jonatan Urich, reportedly met with a senior Qatari official, Ali al-Thawadi, twice in Europe in July 2024. These unofficial meetings, which did not concern hostage or ceasefire talks, are part of the ongoing Qatargate scandal investigation. Urich, a key suspect, told police he did not remember the meetings or know Thawadi personally. Prime Minister Netanyahu has denied Urich's involvement in security matters related to Qatar, while political rivals have condemned the alleged actions as treason.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- PM's aide Jonatan Urich reportedly met Qatari official Ali al-Thawadi twice in Europe in July 2024.
- The meetings are part of the Qatargate scandal, investigating alleged PR work for Qatar by Netanyahu's aides.
- Urich, a key suspect, told police he did not remember the meetings or know Thawadi personally.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Urich never attended security meetings or updated him on Qatar dealings.
- Political rivals have criticized the reports, with some calling the affair "treason."
- Urich and another aide, Yisrael Einhorn, may have met Qatari officials in 2022 for broader collaboration.
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