Qatargate

"It can't be that Netanyahu told the police that there was nothing wrong with his closest aide receiving money from an Arab country that backs Hamas," argued Lapid.

What police tried to do in this case is prove that Yonatan Urich worked as a public servant, including gathering testimonies from various defense officials.

Judge Mizrahi sharply criticized the police, writing that in his view, Urich is not a state employee and therefore cannot be suspected of bribery.

According to the report, Israeli security officials, even from within the Mossad, were unaware of the official's business ties with Qatar.

Feldstein is one of several major suspects in investigations into Qatari influences over significant figures close to the prime minister.

Yonatan Urich's detention terms expired on Sunday. He was required to appear for questioning if called, forbidden from leaving the country until August 12.

Deputy Commissioner Momi Meshulam is currently in Serbia conducting a legal deposition involving Srulik Einhorn, a former Netanyahu advisor.

Walla reported that both the Israel Police and the Justice Ministry have refrained from formally approaching Serbian authorities to advance the deposition request. 

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"His actions were not inconsequential; they directly and immediately endangered the lives of hostages at the time," wrote the Forum.