Netanyahu Advisor Admits Working for Qatar Past Oct. 7
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's advisor, Yonatan Urich, admitted in an investigation that he continued working for Qatari entities until mid-to-late 2024, after the October 7th attacks. He was questioned about promoting Qatar's image and payments received, and stated he did not report this work to Netanyahu. Netanyahu had previously testified he was unaware of the connection, while Urich denied promoting Qatar in Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisor Yonatan Urich admitted continuing work for Qatar past October 7th.
- Urich's work for Qatari entities reportedly extended until mid-to-late 2024.
- He was questioned by investigators about promoting Qatar's image and payments.
- Urich stated he did not report this external work to Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu had previously testified he was unaware of Urich's work for Qatar.
Yonatan Urich, an advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, admitted during an investigation that he continued working for Qatari entities until mid-to-late 2024, months after the October 7th Hamas attacks. The report from Channel 12 stated that Urich was questioned by Lahav 433 investigators about promoting Qatar's image in Israel, payments he received, and whether Prime Minister Netanyahu was aware of his employment by Qatar.
Initially, Urich reportedly claimed he couldn't recall the exact end date of his work for Qatar but confirmed it continued after October 7th, stating "certainly, not in Israel." He said he only stopped after being informed by Einhorn, a former Netanyahu advisor described as an escaped criminal, that the project was concluded.
When asked if he informed Netanyahu about his work, Urich stated in the investigation, "I do not report to the Prime Minister about things I do. There is a vast difference between what happens abroad and what happens in the country. As an external consultant, I was never required to disclose, it didn't bother me that the World Cup project involved attacking Qatar from Israel."
Netanyahu, it is recalled, testified that he was unaware of any connection between Qatar and his advisor. Urich reportedly used ChatGPT in September 2024 to develop a strategic plan to improve Qatar's image and formulate messages for Israeli citizens, global Jewish communities, and US opinion leaders. Urich, for his part, denied acting to promote Qatar within Israel.
