A new corruption allegation is rocking Israeli politics intertwining allegations of bribery, media manipulation, and high-level government interference.

Qatargate, as it has been dubbed, centres on a claim that senior advisers to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received illicit funds from Qatar through intermediaries, allegedly in exchange for promoting pro-Qatar messaging.

The investigation has already led to the arrest of two of Netanyahu’and the prime minister himself has been questioned.

At the same time, Netanyahu’s controversial attempt to replace Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar—who is overseeing the investigation—has raised suspicions that the Prime Minister is trying to obstruct justice.

Forward: ‘Qatargate’ and the web of huge scandals rocking Israel, explained.