Qatargate Scandal: Israeli PM Adviser Faces Criminal Charges

Israeli PM's adviser, Jonatan Urich, may face criminal prosecution over allegations of sharing secret information to harm national security. Dubbed 'Qatargate,' he is accused alongside Eli Feldstein of taking money from Qatar to promote its image. Urich also faces charges in a separate case of classified leaks.

In a significant development, Israel's attorney general has announced potential criminal charges against Jonatan Urich, a close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over allegations of endangering national security by sharing sensitive information.

This revelation, tied to the broader 'Qatargate' scandal, follows Urich's arrest, alongside former spokesman Eli Feldstein, over suspicions of accepting Qatari funds to uplift its image in Israel.

Additionally, Urich and Feldstein face accusations regarding the leak of classified details to a German publication. While Netanyahu, embroiled in a separate corruption trial, dismisses the allegations as an attempt to undermine his leadership, he has provided a police statement on the matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)