Police summon three journalists to provide testimony in 'Qatargate' investigation
Three journalists have been summoned by police to provide testimony in the ongoing 'Qatargate' investigation. This case involves allegations of attempts to manipulate public-relations messaging regarding Qatar through media channels. The investigation highlights concerns about the influence of foreign entities on journalism.
- ▪The journalists are required to give open testimony.
- ▪The investigation focuses on alleged efforts to influence public-relations messaging.
- ▪The case is part of a broader inquiry into foreign influence on media.
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| Original publisher | The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com |
| Canonical URL | https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-896665 |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 13:32:52 GMT |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-19T11:19:57.512Z |
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Police summon three journalists to provide testimony in 'Qatargate' investigationThe three reporters were summoned to give open testimony in a case concerning alleged efforts to influence public-relations messaging through journalists about Qatar.Follow us on GoogleAn Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.(photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
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