PM's Advisor Received Over $300,000 for Qatar-Linked Projects
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Prime Minister's advisor Yonatan Urich received approximately 1.19 million shekels from a company for work on projects, including those promoting Qatar, during the war. The payments from Perception, owned by Sharulik Einhorn, have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest, as Urich reportedly lacked a formal arrangement. His status as an external consultant is under review by the State Prosecutor's office.
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- PM's advisor Yonatan Urich received over $300,000 for Qatar-related projects during the war.
- The payments were made by Perception, a company owned by Sharulik Einhorn.
- One project involved promoting Qatar globally through an initiative called Lighthouse.
- Urich claims he is an external consultant and did not have a conflict of interest arrangement.
- His official status is currently being examined by the State Prosecutor's office.
New details have emerged in the "Qatargate" affair, which investigates alleged ties between individuals close to the Prime Minister's office and Qatari interests. Kan News reported Sunday that Yonatan Urich, an advisor to the Prime Minister, received substantial payments from the company Perception, owned by Sharulik Einhorn, during the war. These payments, totaling approximately 1.19 million shekels (over $300,000) over nine months, were for work with foreign clients, including projects related to Qatar.
Specific payments included 68,000 shekels in January, 178,000 in February, 99,000 in March, 79,000 in April, and 206,000 in May. Three additional transfers of 187,000 shekels each were also received. One project linked to these payments was "Lighthouse," aimed at promoting Qatar globally, for which Urich reportedly received about $18,000 monthly.
The revelations raise questions about Urich's work while serving in the Prime Minister's circle. Urich maintains he is an external consultant whose work for the Likud party allows him to pursue other projects. He reportedly did not have a conflict of interest arrangement or undergo a security clearance for his external work.
Urich's status remains debated, with one judge generally accepting his external consultant position while another noted difficulties with the issue. Meanwhile, the State Prosecutor's office is working to define the status of external consultants in the Prime Minister's bureau, a matter not yet formally settled.
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