Qatargate: Emin Bred: The Shin Bet and Israel Police believe that two suspects in the so-called Qatargate scandal, both of them former security service officials, were working for Qatari intelligence, it emerged on Thursday.
Files of documents photographed at a hearing in the Rishon Lezion Magistrates Court for extending the detention of suspects Jonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in connection with the co-called Qatar-gate scandal, April 1, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90) Qatargate "Qatargate" refers to two distinct but related political scandals involving alleged corruption and foreign influence: 1. Qatargate at the European Parliament: The Allegations: This scandal, which came to light in December 2022, involves allegations that European Parliament officials, lobbyists, and their families were influenced by Qatar, Morocco, and Mauritania through bribes and gifts, in exchange for favorable policy decisions and attempts to rehabilitate the countries' images. Key Individuals Involved: Investigations focused on individuals like Eva Kaili (former Vice President of the European Parliament), Francesco Giorgi (Kaili's partner and parliamentary assistant), and Antonio Panzeri ...