Yedioth Ahronoth exposes a pre-October 7, 2023, meeting between Netanyahu’s government and Qatar regarding Hamas funding. Israeli officials had traveled to Qatar shortly before this date to discuss increasing financial support for Hamas, expressing dissatisfaction with the current pressure on Qatar to maintain funding.<\/p>\n
In September 2023, a confidential meeting occurred in Jerusalem involving a senior Qatari official and Israeli representatives. Israel requested an increase in funds to facilitate fuel purchases, crucial for sustaining Hamas’s governance in Gaza. Before the October 7 attack, Netanyahu’s administration believed that by financially supporting Hamas, they could control the group and manipulate its stance on Palestinian aspirations and the liberation of Jerusalem, hence their push for more funding from Qatar.Israel Hayom highlighted the ongoing protests in Iran, noting that despite police crackdowns, unrest remains unstoppable. Economic grievances have escalated into widespread protests against the regime, with calls for dialogue from prominent figures like Pezeshkian.<\/p>\n
Ma’ariv reported on Netanyahu’s return to Israel, addressing various pressing issues. His landing was marked by challenges, including the initiation of Gaza reconstruction with Qatari support. Israel is wary of escalating tensions with Iran and is contemplating a swift military operation in Lebanon. Politically, the coalition may consider bypassing the draft exemption law for ultra-Orthodox parties in exchange for budget allocations and a timeline for elections.Haaretz covered the Attorney General’s objections to the illegal actions of National Security Minister Ben-Gvir questioning Netanyahu’s failure to dismiss him for inappropriate interference with police operations. The Attorney General stated that Ben-Gvir has misused his position to exert undue influence over Israeli police activities. There is a growing concern that the systematic undermining of police independence leaves citizens unprotected. The Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is set to address petitions regarding Ben-Gvir’s removal alongside judges Solberg and Barak-Erez on January 15.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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