Israeli Journalist Stayed With Qatari Lobbyist Under Investigation
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Channel 13 correspondent Suleiman Maswadeh stayed for two weeks at the home of Qatari lobbyist Jay Putterlik in Virginia last month. Putterlik is a key figure in an investigation into alleged bribery involving Prime Minister's advisor Eli Feldstein. Maswadeh, who testified in the case, claims he paid rent and is friends with Putterlik. Investigation materials indicate Maswadeh published information from Feldstein.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Journalist Suleiman Maswadeh stayed at the home of Qatari lobbyist Jay Putterlik for two weeks.
- Putterlik is a key figure in an investigation into alleged bribery involving PM's advisor Eli Feldstein.
- Maswadeh testified in the Qatar-related case about 18 months ago.
- Maswadeh claims he paid rent and is friends with Putterlik.
- Investigation materials suggest Maswadeh published information from Feldstein.
Channel 13 correspondent Suleiman Maswadeh stayed for two weeks last month at the Virginia home of Jay Putterlik, a lobbyist for Qatar. Putterlik is considered a key figure in an ongoing investigation into Qatar's ties, where police suspect that the employment of Prime Minister's advisor Eli Feldstein by Putterlik constituted a bribe, with Putterlik allegedly involved in giving and Feldstein in receiving it. Maswadeh testified in this case about a year and a half ago. Putterlik has not been questioned due to the US refusing to allow his interrogation, but would be subject to investigation if he were to come to Israel. Maswadeh claims he paid rent for the stay and that he and Putterlik are friends, stating he never published anything concerning Putterlik. However, investigation materials suggest Maswadeh published information provided by Feldstein when Feldstein was Putterlik's campaign spokesperson in Israel. Channel 13 defended Maswadeh, stating his visit was for brief preparations unrelated to his work and that he erred in judgment.
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