Analyst: Netanyahu Knew of Qatar-Funded Anti-Egypt Campaign
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
Analyst Ksenia Svetlova stated that Prime Minister Netanyahu must have known about a Qatari-funded anti-Egypt campaign run from his office. She called the situation "extremely dangerous" and potentially treasonous. Svetlova also noted that Arab allies are anticipating Netanyahu's departure, viewing him as "toxic" and hoping for a more cooperative government.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Analyst Ksenia Svetlova claims PM Netanyahu knew of Qatar-funded anti-Egypt campaign from his office.
- Svetlova stated that keeping an advisor without security clearance is "tantamount to treason."
- She suggested Israel's Qatari funding of Hamas prevented its collapse in Gaza.
- Arab allies reportedly anticipate Netanyahu's departure, seeing him as "toxic."
- Svetlova believes these nations hope for a government without far-right parties.
Ksenia Svetlova, an analyst and specialist on Arab affairs, stated that Prime Minister Netanyahu could not have been unaware of an anti-Egypt campaign orchestrated from his office on behalf of Qatar. She asserted that Netanyahu's close attention to foreign policy and the press made it impossible for him to be ignorant of his inner circle's actions. Svetlova described the situation as "extremely dangerous" and potentially leading to war with Egypt, the largest Arab nation. She further characterized the continued employment of Uriah, an advisor lacking Shin Bet clearance, as "tantamount to treason against state interests."
Svetlova also commented on Israel's long-standing practice of channeling Qatari funds to Hamas. She suggested this policy deliberately prevented Hamas's economic collapse in Gaza while sidelining Egypt as a traditional mediator. Svetlova recalled that during the previous "government of change," Naftali Bennett had proposed the UAE and Saudi Arabia take on this role, but both countries refused any involvement with Hamas.
Regarding the Arab world's reaction to the recent Israeli elections, Svetlova observed that the UAE and other allied nations are anticipating Netanyahu's departure. She believes these countries view the current prime minister as a "toxic figure" and hope for a responsible government, free of far-right parties, capable of genuine regional cooperation.