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Former Netanyahu Advisor Declared 'Wanted Fugitive' in Qatargate Scandal

Published January 12, 2026, 20:05
Former Netanyahu Advisor Declared 'Wanted Fugitive' in Qatargate Scandal

Israeli police have declared Yisrael Einhorn, a former advisor to Prime Minister Netanyahu, a 'wanted fugitive' in connection with the Qatargate investigation. Einhorn is suspected of leaking confidential information and is reportedly residing in Serbia, avoiding his return to Israel. Simultaneously, police have requested an extension of the restrictive conditions imposed on Yonatan Urich, who is also implicated in the case. Einhorn, Urich, and Eli Feldstein are accused of receiving funds to promote Qatar's image internationally, even after the Hamas attacks on Israel, a development that has sparked significant political backlash.