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New Evidence Links Netanyahu Aide to Qatar Influence Campaign
New correspondence indicates that Yonatan Urich, an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was involved in a project to promote a pro-Qatari narrative following the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Urich was briefed by Eli Feldstein on August 1, 2024, about efforts to shape press releases and media coverage.
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What happened
- 01Yonatan Urich, a Netanyahu aide, was allegedly involved in a Qatar influence campaign.
- 02Correspondence shows Urich was briefed on pro-Qatari press releases on August 1, 2024.
- 03The project aimed to promote Qatar's role in the funeral of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
- 04Eli Feldstein claimed responsibility for shaping the narrative, calling it "my job."
- 05Businessman Gil Birger financed the project.
- 06Urich and Feldstein were previously arrested in the "Qatar-Gate" affair.
Feldstein, who financed the project with businessman Gil Birger, claimed responsibility for influencing the story. Urich and Feldstein were previously arrested in the "Qatar-Gate" affair.
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