Premier not named as suspect in ongoing investigation regarding alleged Qatari payments to advisers Jonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein; journalist also grilled in case

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s political allies at home and a White House-allied American legislator, Senator Graham, seem to have killed a nomination to head Israel’s internal security agency. The nominee, Vice-Admiral Eli Sharvit, has criticized President Trump’s policies as “short sighted.”

For 18 months, Israel has been consumed by battles with external foes. But its internal rifts have returned to the fore after Benjamin Netanyahu’s government resumed an offensive against pillars of the state, bringing the country to the brink of a constitutional crisis.

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Prime minister also reportedly tells defense, communications ministers to clarify need for Army Radio; Diaspora Minister Chikli accuses Haaretz newspaper of ‘incitement’ The post In attacks on media outlets,

A substantial majority of Israelis increasingly fear that even after 17 months of war, Netanyahu continues to operate for his own political benefit rather than the benefit of the country.

The Israeli leader bought himself a form of insurance for up to 18 months as he navigates a constellation of conflicts at home and in Gaza.

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