Yonatan Urich

‘Qatargate’: District Court accepts police appeal, Urich’s restrictive measures to extend

Travel, contact, and occupational bans will remain in place for Yonata Urich, a main suspect in the "Qatargate" investigation.

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Yonatan Urich (L) and Eli Feldstein (R) were detained as part of the "Qatargate" investigation, March 30, 2025.
Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

'Qatargate' hearing opens with appeal to prevent Urich from returning to PMO

In the “Qatargate” case, Urich, along with other individuals, is suspected of working for a pro-Qatar lobbying effort while simultaneously advising Netanyahu allegedly to improve Qatar’s image.

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Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

'Qatargate': Police appeal court decision to allow Urich to return to Netanyahu's office

Israel Police appealed a ruling allowing Netanyahu adviser Yonatan Urich, a key suspect in the “Qatargate” probe, to return to the PMO despite allegations of security breaches.

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Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Police fail in request to extend measures against Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich

During a previous hearing just a few weeks ago, an Israel Police representative noted that the investigation is expected to wrap up within the next few weeks.

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