Netanyahu Aides Arrested in Qatargate Scandal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aides, Jonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein, have been arrested in connection with the Qatargate scandal, which involves allegations of illegal financial ties between Netanyahu's office and Qatar. The investigation centers around charges of contact with a foreign agent, bribery, fraud, breach of trust, and money laundering. Netanyahu, who has testified as a witness but is not a suspect, describes the investigation as a politically motivated 'witch hunt' aiming to undermine his right-wing government. The arrests have sparked political tensions, with Netanyahu accusing the Shin Bet and Attorney General's Office of attempting a 'coup d’état.' Meanwhile, a Qatari official has dismissed the allegations as a smear campaign designed to disrupt mediation efforts in the region. The case remains under a court-imposed gag order, limiting the information available to the public.