Israeli Court Imposes Gag Order on Qatar-Gate Investigation

An Israeli court has issued a broad gag order in the investigation known as 'Qatar-gate,' which examines potential ties between aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatar. The investigation, led by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, focuses on allegations that senior aides, including Eli Feldstein and media advisor Jonatan Urich, received payments to enhance Qatar's image in Israel. The gag order prohibits any public disclosures about the investigation, including details on interrogations and findings, across all media platforms. Reports suggest that Feldstein was involved in public relations efforts for Qatari interests while simultaneously working in the Prime Minister's Office, despite Netanyahu's public criticism of Qatar. Netanyahu has dismissed the allegations as a 'witch hunt' against him and his associates. The order is set to remain in place for 30 days, restricting any references to the case during this period.