Netanyahu Aide Jonatan Urich Questioned Over Secret Qatari Contacts
Interrogation transcripts reveal that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aide, Jonatan Urich, held secret meetings with Qatari officials during the war in Gaza.
Jonatan Urich Questioned Over Secret Contacts with Qatari Officials
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aide, Jonatan Urich, held covert meetings with Qatari officials during the war in Gaza, police interrogation transcripts reveal. Investigators from the Israel Police confronted Urich with evidence indicating he met with high-ranking Qatari figures, including Sheikh Thamer bin Hamad Al Thani, the head of Qatar's media office.
Interrogation Transcripts Reveal Denials and Contradictions
According to the transcripts obtained by Channel 12, investigators questioned Urich regarding his interactions with Qatari intermediaries, including Ali Al-Thawadi, a close associate of the Emir of Qatar. Urich repeatedly claimed he did not recognize the names or recall the meetings, stating that his discussions were unrelated to his official role as an advisor to the prime minister.
"I don't know who that is, I don't know the name," Urich told investigators during the questioning regarding his contacts with Qatari representatives.
Mossad Official Confirms Meeting Arrangements
Testimony from a senior Mossad official, identified only as "Shin," indicates that Urich and strategist Srulik Einhorn initiated the meetings abroad. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Urich never informed him about business ties or meetings with Qatari officials.
