Netanyahu, who was reportedly asked to rein in ministers criticizing Qatar, said to be refusing further police questioning in Qatargate affair; Urich was reportedly paid NIS 1.9 million in 2024 for Qatar influence campaign

Noting Ben Gvir, Smotrich have caused Israel 'enormous reputational damage,' Jewish hedge fund exec says he supports Netanyahu, but PM should signal country is turning 'new page'

Billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman called for Israel’s next government to exclude far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich days before Israeli voters head to the polls, arguing that both have damaged the country’s international reputation. “Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have caused Israel enormous reputational damage with their statements…