Bar Peleg

Bar Peleg, a Haaretz reporter specializing in Benjamin Netanyahu’s legal challenges, discusses the significant interplay between the Israeli Prime Minister's ongoing criminal trials and the Gaza conflict. Peleg reveals how Netanyahu's legal troubles have influenced his policy decisions, impacting Israel's governance during crises. He also highlights the surprising direct involvement of Donald Trump in these legal matters, including calls for a pardon and the ramifications of U.S. interference on investigations like Qatargate. This situation raises questions about the influence of foreign politics on Israeli justice.

Bar Peleg, a Haaretz journalist who first uncovered Qatargate, joins the discussion to dissect this explosive scandal involving Qatari influence on Israeli politics. He reveals how close aides to Netanyahu have been entangled with Qatari interests, raising red flags about potential impacts on public safety and trust. The conversation dives into Netanyahu's controversial attempts to shield himself from investigation, the complex aid dynamics to Gaza, and the darker implications of disinformation campaigns. This tension-laden narrative unfolds like a political thriller.