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The scandal lighting up Israel, more than any other, is known locally as “Qatar-gate.”
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Hungary said Thursday it will begin the procedure of withdrawing from the world’s only permanent global tribunal for war crimes and genocide.
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Netanyahu’s visit to Hungary marked the first time the Israeli leader stepped foot on European soil since the ICC issued an arrest warrant against him in May 2024.
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‘Qatar-gate’ and the web of huge scandals rocking Israel, explained
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Netanyahu Is Rocked by a New Scandal Linking His Close Advisers to Qatar
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Hungary plans to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu arrives despite warrant
The announcement came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, despite an international arrest warrant against him over his conduct of the war in the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu jets to Orbán’s Hungary, a safe haven from his international arrest warrant
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Israel's Netanyahu heads to Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban made clear when he issued the invitation that Hungary would not respect the ICC ruling.
Hungary says it will pull out of ICC as it hosts Israel’s Netanyahu – who is wanted by the court
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Netanyahu takes the stand again in his ongoing trial for alleged corruption
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand again on Wednesday in his on-going corruption trial for alleged corruption.
Netanyahu arrives in Hungary for talks despite ICC arrest warrant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Hungary early on Thursday, Israeli media reported. This is Netanyahu's first trip to Europe since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against him.
Israel PM attacks Qatar probe as 'witch hunt' after aides arrested
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced an investigation into possible links between his aides and Qatar as a "witch hunt", after he gave testimony to police.An adviser and a former spokesman were arrested on Monday over alleged payments from the Gulf Arab state as part of the probe,
Two arrested as investigation into ‘QatarGate’ in Israel deepens
Two close associates of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been remanded in custody for three days, following their arrest on Monday by Israeli police in connection with an investigation into suspected unlawful ties between the senior aides and Qatar,
Netanyahu says Qatar bribed Shin Bet, agency refutes accusations
Claiming Bar was invited to the honor booth during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Netanyahu said, "I'm told such a booth is worth thousand of dollars."
Benjamin Netanyahu gives testimony to Israel police over ‘Qatar Gate’ trial
Prime minister’s mounting legal troubles bring him into increasing conflict with legal and investigatory bodies
Israel's Netanyahu summoned to give testimony in Qatar probe
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left his corruption trial abruptly on Monday to give evidence in a separate investigation into possible ties between his aides and Qatar, Israel's public broadcaster Kan reported.
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Hamas rejects Israel’s US-backed ceasefire counter-proposal
The terrorist group remains committed to an Egypt- and Qatar-backed plan; Jerusalem demands unconditional hostage release and disarmament.The post Hamas rejects Israel’s US-backed ceasefire counter-proposal appeared first on JNS.
Hamas accepts new hostage deal, which Israel counters with demand for additional captives: reports
At least five hostages could be freed from Hamas’ clutches under new cease-fire negotiations, which come as tens of thousands of protestors flooded Israeli streets demanding their return.
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U.S. Arab Allies Join Rare Air Exercises with Israelis
Newsweek has reached out to the Hellenic Air Force, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and the governments of Qatar and the U.A.E. for comment. The IDF declined to comment. The participation of ...
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Two arrested amid investigation into Israel’s ‘Qatargate’
The affair ramped up Monday when two aides, one current and one former, were arrested and Netanyahu was called in for questioning in a probe he slammed as a “political witch hunt”. Though the Israeli leader is not a suspect, he is separately on trial over corruption and breach of trust allegations.
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PM aides allegedly took money to promote Qatar as hostage mediator, at Egypt’s expense
Urich also suspected of sending Qatar-funded messages to Israeli media claiming they were from a source in Netanyahu’s office; court extends his and Feldstein's remand The post PM aides allegedly took money to promote Qatar as hostage mediator,
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