Netanyahu to Sue Ex-Aide Over 'Qatari Agent' Accusation
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party announced he will sue former chief of staff Yoav Horowitz for $161,450 after Horowitz called Netanyahu a "Qatari agent." The accusation stems from the "Qatargate" investigation into alleged lobbying for Qatar by Netanyahu's aides. Horowitz claimed Netanyahu sent aide Jonatan Urich to meet with a Qatari official, a charge Netanyahu denies. Horowitz is a founder of the Yashar party, which polls suggest could win the upcoming election.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu will sue ex-aide Yoav Horowitz for $161,450 over "Qatari agent" remarks.
- Horowitz stated Netanyahu "knows everything" and sent aide Jonatan Urich to meet Qatari officials.
- The accusation relates to the "Qatargate" probe into alleged lobbying for Qatar by Netanyahu's aides.
- Netanyahu denies being informed by Urich about his meetings with Qatari officials.
- Horowitz is a founding member of the Yashar party, a potential election rival to Netanyahu.
- Yashar party polls suggest it could become the largest party in the October 27 election.
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