The investigation known as 'Qatargate' has entered its final stage as authorities consider whether to file indictments. Acting on instructions from the Tel Aviv District Attorney's Office and with approval from the attorney general, the national serious crimes unit conducted follow-up investigative steps, summoning several senior political and military journalists to provide open testimony.

Investigators questioned the reporters about their professional ties with Eli Feldstein, spokesman for the former prime minister and the central suspect in the case. They were asked about their working methods, the transfer of sensitive diplomatic information concerning Qatar and Egypt, and whether any financial benefits were offered in exchange for favorable coverage. All of the journalists denied receiving any such benefits.

According to reports, investigators presented the journalists with their previously published exclusive stories and demanded they reveal their sources. When some refused, citing journalistic confidentiality, they were confronted with classified materials, including internal message exchanges that appeared to show coordinated information being passed and then published.

During their testimony, several journalists described direct or indirect involvement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in background communications, including being connected to calls or hearing his voice during conversations about sensitive diplomatic matters. Most reporters said they had no contact on the issue with a separate senior communications adviser.