Unlike Bennett: Eisenkot Refrains from Commenting on His Associates' Ties to Qatar

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, refrained during an election conference from declaring Qatar an enemy state, unlike former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett who did so earlier this week. When asked about his associates' ties to Qatar, including lawyer Yossi Benkel and advisor Amir Adaki, Eisenkot stated he has no personal connection with Qatar but did not address the specific allegations. The article notes that Benkel allegedly provided a 100,000 shekel guarantee for Eisenkot and has represented Qatari entities.

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, refrained during an election conference from declaring Qatar an enemy state, unlike former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett who did so earlier this week. At the conference, a participant asked Eisenkot about his associates' ties to Qatar: lawyer Yossi Benkel, who allegedly represented the Qatari fund and provides financial support to Eisenkot, and advisor Amir Adaki, who consulted for the company "Perception" linked to the "Qatargate" affair. Eisenkot replied: "I am the last person to defend Qatar. I have no connection with any Qatari, except for a prince I studied with in the United States. As for the matter itself, Qatar is not defined as an enemy state. It engages in negative activity against the State of Israel. Turkey is also very negative toward the State of Israel, and yet we trade with it." He did not address the allegations regarding Benkel or Adaki. According to a report by Amiel Yerachi on i24NEWS, Eisenkot received a 100,000 shekel guarantee from Benkel, who has previously represented Qatari entities, including banks and a charity that operated in Gaza even after October 7.