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Israeli Lawyer's Opinion Cleared Qatar Consulting, Report Claims

Israeli legal correspondent the legal correspondent revealed a legal opinion by Israeli lawyer Galad Shar that allegedly approved Qatari lobbying activities in Israel. The opinion, requested by Qatari lobbyist Jay Peterlik, reportedly overlooked Qatar's alleged funding of Hamas and the October 7th massacre.

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What happened

  1. 01Israeli lawyer Galad Shar allegedly provided a legal opinion clearing Qatari lobbying efforts in Israel.
  2. 02The opinion was requested by Qatari lobbyist Jay Peterlik to legitimize cooperation with Israeli entities.
  3. 03Shar's assessment reportedly ignored Qatar's alleged funding of Hamas and the October 7th massacre.
  4. 04Shar himself had previously accused Qatar of funding Hamas and the October 7th massacre on social media.
  5. 05A contract between Peterlik and Eli Feldstein for PR services was also revealed.
  6. 06Peterlik's lawyers stated his actions were legal and aimed at facilitating hostage releases.

Shar had previously accused Qatar of such funding on social media. A contract between Peterlik and Eli Feldstein for PR services was also disclosed, with lawyers for Peterlik asserting his actions were legal and focused on hostage release efforts.

Translated and summarized by baba from i24NEWS, the latest report. Read i24NEWS’s original

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