The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 829 - Qatargate suspect Einhorn labeled 'fugitive criminal'
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Jan 12, 2026 Jeremy Sharon, a legal and settlements reporter for The Times of Israel, dives into the shocking declaration of Yisrael Einhorn as a 'fugitive criminal' related to the Qatargate scandal. He explores the government's push for a judicial overhaul aimed at increasing political control, potentially undermining the High Court. The discussion also highlights a troubling case where a Jewish American academic was denied entry to Israel under new laws, raising questions about freedom of speech and immigration policies.
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Einhorn At Center Of ‘Qatargate’ Media Chain
- Yisrael Einhorn is accused of running a Qatar-funded media campaign through his firm Perception to promote Qatar as a hostage negotiator.
- Police issued an arrest order and labeled him a fugitive after he refused to return to Israel for questioning.
Overhaul Seeks Broad Weakening Of Checks
- The judicial overhaul aims to remove legal restraints and let the government act with fewer checks and balances.
- Changes exacerbate Israel’s existing democratic weaknesses like no written constitution and single-chamber legislature.
Attorney General Wields Multiple Binding Roles
- Israel’s Attorney General holds three roles: chief government lawyer, head of prosecutions, and government representative in court.
- Supreme Court precedent makes the Attorney General’s legal advice effectively binding on the government in many cases.