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The article reveals new details about internal scandals involving Netanyahu's office, including alleged Qatar influence and manipulation of public perception, highlighting a troubling environment of blurred lines and betrayal during a critical period in Israel's history.
Eva Kaili, a Greek MEP and former vice president, criticizes Belgium's political environment, claiming it is unsafe for politicians and linking her ongoing corruption investigation to broader issues of foreign influence and political persecution, while denying any wrongdoing.
The Israeli authorities are planning to prosecute Yonatan Urich, a key suspect in the 'Qatargate' scandal, for leaking classified information, amid ongoing regional tensions including IDF operations against Assad-era weapons and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. The story also covers military, political, and security developments across the Middle East, highlighting Israel's efforts to combat smuggling, terrorism, and internal political challenges.
Belgium has released all but one of the suspects in the "Qatargate" investigation, which involves allegations of corruption in the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. The suspects were arrested in 2018 and accused of money laundering and private corruption. The investigation is ongoing, and the remaining suspect is expected to be released soon.
Eva Kaili, a Greek EU lawmaker and one of the main suspects in the Qatargate cash-for-influence corruption probe, will soon seek to have her house confinement lifted and electronic monitoring tag removed, according to her lawyer. Kaili had been in custody since December and was released to house arrest pending trial on Friday. She has maintained her innocence and pledged to continue to fight the charges.
Greek lawmaker Eva Kaili, who is being investigated over accusations of taking bribes from Qatar and Morocco in exchange for political favors, will be granted house arrest in her Belgian residence. Kaili, who professes her innocence, became the face of the Qatargate corruption scandal that shook the European Parliament. Investigations have revolved around confessions from former MEP Pier Antonio Panzeri, who allegedly ran a network of lawmakers, NGO leaders, and trade unionists in a bribe-taking scheme.
Italian MEP Andrea Cozzolino, who is accused of taking bribes from foreign countries to influence the European Parliament, is fighting extradition to Belgium under a European Arrest Warrant. Cozzolino's lawyer has accused Belgian prosecutors of being vague and lacking transparency in their allegations against his client, and has demanded more details about the case. The Qatargate investigation centres around allegations that Qatar and Morocco paid a group based in Brussels to sway EU lawmakers. Cozzolino is one of four current and former MEPs wrapped up in the investigation.