Why is the QatarGate affair not progressing? | With Netael Bandel

The investigation into the QatarGate affair has concluded and the materials have been transferred to the prosecution, but a decision on indictments has not yet been made. ynet's legal correspondent, Netael Bandel, explains what is delaying the decision and what offenses the suspects may be charged with.

The investigation into the QatarGate affair has concluded and the materials have been transferred to the prosecution, but a decision on indictments has not yet been made. Meanwhile, investigation materials and correspondence from the phone of Yonatan Urich have been published, which allegedly contradict his version, and he continues to work with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. ynet's legal correspondent, Netael Bandel, explains that the direction is toward indictments, but the prosecution is dragging its feet. Bandel details that the main question concerns two aspects: the security aspect and the integrity aspect. He notes that Yonatan Urich claims he spoke on behalf of Qatar only abroad, and that the matter is more relevant to breach of trust. Regarding Eli Feldstein, the evidence indicates contact with Gil Birger and receiving messages that serve Qatar. Bandel explains that breach of trust offenses are considered relatively "minor," while the security offenses are more severe and include contact with a foreign agent, although Qatar is not defined as an enemy state.