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Police Question Three Journalists in Qatargate Investigation

Israeli police summoned three journalists to give testimony in the Qatargate case. The questioning focused on their relationships with Eli Feldstein and possible efforts to shape public messaging about Qatar.

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1 source·May 19, 10:35 AM(10 days ago)·1m read
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Police summoned three journalists to provide open testimony in the Qatargate investigation. The case concerns alleged efforts to influence public-relations messaging through journalists about Qatar. Authorities questioned the reporters about their relationships with Eli Feldstein as part of the probe into possible pro-Qatari messaging and illicit payments to senior aides in Prime Minister Netanyahu's office.

The summons were issued by Lahav 433, the National Crime Unit. An Israel Police officer was photographed outside the unit's headquarters during related activity. The testimony is part of an ongoing inquiry into communications between journalists and individuals connected to the case.

Key Facts

Three journalists
summoned for open testimony
Eli Feldstein
reporters questioned about their relationships with him
Lahav 433
National Crime Unit handling the case

Potential Impact

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    The testimony may provide additional information to investigators examining communications in the case.

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PublishedMay 19, 2026, 10:35 AM
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