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 the Lobbyist for Qatar, who is under investigation for bribery. Maswadeh testified in the case and claims he paid rent and is friends with the Lobbyist for Qatar. Investigation materials indicate Maswadeh published information from a key figure in the bribery scheme. Channel 13 acknowledged Maswadeh made a judgment error.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Journalist Suleiman Maswadeh stayed two weeks at Qatari lobbyist the Lobbyist for Qatar's home in Virginia.
- The Lobbyist for Qatar is a key figure in an investigation into alleged bribery involving PM's advisor Eli Feldstein.
- Maswadeh testified in the case and claims he paid rent and is friends with the Lobbyist for Qatar.
- Investigation materials suggest Maswadeh published information from Feldstein.
- Channel 13 stated Maswadeh erred in judgment regarding the stay.
Channel 13 correspondent Suleiman Maswadeh stayed for two weeks last month at the Virginia home of the Lobbyist for Qatar, a lobbyist for Qatar, who is considered a key figure in an ongoing investigation into ties with Qatar. The Lobbyist for Qatar is suspected by police of involvement in bribery related to the hiring of Prime Minister's advisor Eli Feldstein, who allegedly received a bribe. The Lobbyist for Qatar has not been questioned in the case due to the US refusing to allow his interrogation on American soil, but would be subject to questioning if he were to come to Israel. Maswadeh, who testified in the case about a year and a half ago, claims he paid rent for the stay and that he and the Lobbyist for Qatar are friends. He also stated he never published anything concerning the Lobbyist for Qatar. However, investigation materials suggest Maswadeh published information provided by Feldstein when Feldstein was the Lobbyist for Qatar's campaign spokesperson in Israel. Channel 13 defended Maswadeh, stating his visit was for a brief organizational matter unrelated to his work, and that he erred in his judgment.
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