March 31, (THEWILL) – Israeli police operatives have arrested two top media aides of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of the ongoing ‘Qatargate’ investigation into alleged unlawful ties between Netanyahu’s inner circle and Qatar.
Police said the suspects, identified as Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein, were taken into custody in the early hours of Monday, March 31.
Their arrests follow an investigation led by Lahav 433, Israel’s national crime unit, in collaboration with the Shin Bet security agency.
While authorities have not disclosed further details due to a court-imposed gag order, reports indicate that Feldstein, a former spokesperson for Netanyahu, is suspected of leaking classified Israeli Defence Forces documents, potentially compromising national security.
Feldstein is also accused of working with an international firm hired by Qatar to shape Israeli media narratives in favor of Doha while still serving in the Prime Minister’s Office.
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