TV Host Eliraz Sade Clashes With PM Advisor Over Qatar Dealings
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
TV host Eliraz Sade and Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisor Yonatan Urich engaged in a public argument on X over Urich's past PR work for Qatar. Sade questioned if Urich's dealings delayed hostage releases, while Urich criticized Sade's past earnings from a Likud campaign. Sade expressed concerns about national security risks and the political implications of Urich's work for Qatar.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- TV host Eliraz Sade publicly criticized PM advisor Yonatan Urich over his past work for Qatar.
- Sade questioned if Urich's dealings with Qatar may have delayed recent hostage releases.
- Urich responded by questioning the large sum Sade received for hosting a Likud campaign program.
- Sade called the situation a severe national security risk, even if legal.
- Sade challenged Urich to publicly distance himself from Qatar dealings.
A public dispute erupted on X, formerly Twitter, between Israeli TV host Eliraz Sade and Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisor Yonatan Urich, concerning Urich's past public relations work for Qatar. Sade initiated the exchange, questioning whether Urich's dealings with Qatar, which continued after the October 7th attacks, may have delayed the release of recent hostages. Urich responded by questioning the substantial payment Sade received for hosting a Likud election campaign studio, implying it was excessive.
Sade retorted that he deserved more and emphasized his commitment to his word, stating that his past work was more than just financial. He clarified that his criticism was not personal against Urich or Netanyahu, whom he described as having been fair to him. However, Sade expressed concern that the situation was embarrassing for an entire political camp and potentially represented a severe national security risk, even if legal.
Sade further elaborated that anyone doing business with Qatar while simultaneously connected to Israeli security should be ashamed, unless they were acting as a double agent for Israel, like an "Eli Cohen the Qatari." He concluded by challenging Urich, suggesting that if he truly supported Netanyahu and the right-wing camp, he should publicly distance himself from the Qatar dealings to convince the world that the government was unaware of any impropriety.
