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world6 months ago

Top Netanyahu Aide Faces Indictment Over Gaza Leak and Security Scandal

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.

politics2 years ago

Eva Kaili to seek lifting of house arrest in Qatargate case.

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.

politics2 years ago

Greek MEP Eva Kaili placed under house arrest in EU corruption scandal.

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.

politics2 years ago

Qatargate: Lawyer for Cozzolino speaks to BBC.

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.