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ביבי נתניהו ישראל איינהורן יונתן אוריך אלי פלדשטיין גיל בירגר ג'יי פוטליק

Qatargate affair: Netanyahu aides accused of spreading paid Qatari propaganda during war

Court discloses that Jonathan Urich and Eli Feldstein allegedly worked with U.S. lobbyist Jay Footlik; they were paid to distribute pro-Qatar narratives and discredit Egypt’s mediation role in hostage deal talks

Netael Bandel | 04.01.25

Netanyahu confidants arrested in ‘Qatargate’ affair; PM to be questioned

Attorney General Baharav-Miara approved summoning Netanyahu in a probe that led to the arrests of his media adviser Jonathan Urich and former spokesman Eli Feldstein on suspicion of bribery and contact with a foreign agent; Police seek to extend their detention

Tova Zimuky, Netael Bandel, Lior Ohana | 03.31.25

יונתן אוריך אלי פלדשטיין ישראל שרוליק איינהורן קטאר

'Qatargate': Israeli businessman says he transferred money from Qatar lobbyist to Netanyahu spokesperson

Gil Birger heard in recording saying long-time friend Jay Footnik, registered as agent for Qatar in the US, asked him to deliver the money to Eli Feldstein, citing tax reasons

Ynet | 03.19.25

מסוק שנשא את החטופה אגם ברגר ל בית החולים בילינסון על רקע דגל ישראל אחרי שחרור מ רצועת עזה עסקה

Improvement noted, reforms required: Israel ranks 30th in Global Corruption Index

Israel still lags behind most Western nations; Transparency International warns corruption undermines efforts to combat climate change and democratic oversight mechanisms

Yaron Drukman | 02.11.25

Court presses prosecutors over holes in Netanyahu corruption case

Judges challenge prosecutors to clarify key claims Netanyahu traded regulatory benefits for favorable media coverage; with gaps in evidence regarding Netanyahu's direct involvement, case could be significantly weakened

Netael Bandel | 12.18.24

סוריה חלב חיילים של צבא בשאר אסד ש נפלו ב שבי של מתנגדיו

Corruption and dependence on Iran and Hezbollah: How Assad's army collapsed

Assad's allies helped him rule Syria, but as soon as they left, the army experienced massive desertions and the civil war was decided

Reuters | 12.13.24

מחאה ב סיאול דרום קוריאה בדרישה להתפטרות הנשיא יון סוק יאול

South Korean martial law declaration due to president's unpopularity, expert says

The response of the South Korean public is not surprising, Dr. Guy Podoler tells ynet the society there is stronger than to give in to such a strange move

Ynetnews | 12.04.24

Israeli police arrest dozens in massive corruption sting at Ashdod Port

In longest undercover operation in Israeli police history, agent codenamed ‘Jack Sparrow’ reveals millions of dollars in illegal activities, including smuggling luxury goods, counterfeit items and even weapons concealed in creative ways; chief distances port from scandal involving customs workers

Matan Tzuri, Alexandra Lukash | 09.10.24

Incoming EU president is antisemitic and corrupt, Porto Jews say

The Jewish community publishes a book detailing how António Costa and members of his government targeted Jews, worked to revoke the law offering citizenship to Jews of Spanish descent and escaped prosecution for his corruption

Itamar Eichner | 07.09.24

נשיא אסגארדיה איגור אשורביילי בטקס ההשבעה ב ווינה אוסטריה

Space oddity: former top Netanyahu aide convicted of collaborating with 'space nation'

Ron Shechter, who previously held senior consular position in Prime Minister's Office, convicted of conflict of interest for advising Space Kingdom of Asgardia on how to recruit citizens

Itamar Eichner | 03.13.24

More corrupt than UAE, less than Qatar: Israel dropped to 33rd place in global index

Israel slipped two places in the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index, which ranks 180 countries annually; Least corrupt country is Denmark, while Somalia holds the unfortunate title of the most corrupt nation

Yaron Drukman | 01.30.24

Zelensky jails Jewish mogul, showing the West he is fighting corruption

Igor Kolomoisky who has Israeli citizenship remanded until the end of October after his arrest on suspicion of money laundering to the tune of 13 million dollars

Yair Navot | 09.04.23

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו במהלך עדותו של ארנון מילצ'ן מברייטון, אנגליה

Ex-police chief says expected Netanyahu to resign after charges, PM allies demand probe

Roni Alsheikh, who oversaw the investigation into Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption cases, acknowledges that the police had anticipated his resignation following the filing of charges against him; Former AG rejects claims

Tova Tzimuki, Moran Azulay | 06.28.23

בנימין ושרה נתניהו מגיעים לבית משפט השלום ראשון לציון

Drama in Netanyahu trial: 'You would struggle to prove bribery,' judges tell prosecutors

Presiding judges advise prosecutors to opt for mediation, Channel 13 reports; PM still has to contend with charges of fraud and breach of trust even if bribery charge dropped

Gilad Morag | 06.22.23

Former Peruvian first lady defies extradition request, flees to Israel amid corruption allegations

Peruvian PM reveals Eliane Karp Toledo had boarded a flight to Israel despite Lima's request for her extradition in connection with a corruption case

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.13.23