Qatar corruption allegations highlighted by New Yorker investigation

An investigation by The New Yorker has highlighted previous reports by the outlet Blast regarding alleged corruption and bribery involving the Qatari regime. The reports suggest that the Emir of Qatar provided payments to various French and Israeli figures.

Blast previously documented allegations involving high-profile individuals, including Bernard-Henri Lévy, Michel Platini, Nicolas Sarkozy, and Carla Bruni. The investigation also touched upon suspicious payments intended for Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite these claims and subsequent legal proceedings, the outlet notes that significant political and journalistic scrutiny regarding these specific allegations has remained limited.